TLC Vision (St. Louis), an eyecare services company, reported the locations of its first six value-priced centers, consistent with its previously announced refractive expansion strategy. A total of 15 value-priced centers are expected to be in operation by the end of 2006.

TLCVision announced the opening of the first LASIK Select de novo center in Little Rock, Arkansas. A total of five de novo centers are expected to open in 1Q06. The LASIK Select brand features the latest proven technology, and offers patients the ease of simple pricing options.