LCAV (MM)

CINCINNATI, June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. (NASDAQ: LCAV), a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus® brand, today announced that Marcello J. Celentano has resigned as Senior Vice President of Operations effective July 11, 2011 to lead a company outside of the ophthalmology industry. LCA-Vision Chief Operating Officer David L. Thomas will continue oversight of company-wide operations while Vice President of Marketing Bharat Kakar will assume day-to-day field operations in addition to his current duties while the company conducts a search for a replacement.  

"We have confidence in our internal resources and experience to handle the responsibilities of this position until we find a suitable replacement," Thomas said. "Prior to joining LCA-Vision, Bharat managed operational groups and we appreciate his willingness to quickly step into a more operational role during this interim period.  We thank Marcello for his service to LCA-Vision and wish him well in his new endeavor."

About LCA-Vision Inc./LasikPlus®

LCA-Vision Inc., a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus® brand, operates 53 LasikPlus® fixed-site laser vision correction centers in 26 states and 41 markets in the United States. Additional company information is available at www.lca-vision.com and www.lasikplus.com.

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