Masters Champion Vijay Singh Joins The Growing Ranks Of PGA Golfers Having The LASIK Procedure At TLC Laser Eye Centers.

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ROCKVILLE, MD--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2000

Vijay Singh, the 2000 Masters Champion, underwent the LASIK procedure at TLC Laser Eye Centers (NASDAQ:TLCV) (TSE:TLC.) , in Rockville, Maryland, on May 31st. The surgery was performed by TLC Regional Medical Director, Dr. Mark Whitten.

Singh joins the growing list of golf professionals that have had their vision corrected at TLC Laser Eye Centers, including Tiger Woods, Jesper Parnevik, Hale Irwin, Fred Funk, Laura Davies, and Se Ri Pak.

Despite his recent success, Singh related his desire to continue improving his game as the primary reason for having the procedure. "I am constantly searching for a competitive edge," said Singh. "I anticipate this will assist in my perception around the green and my putting."

"Vijay was a terrific patient," said Whitten. "He came to us with all of the typical questions and concerns. He had obviously researched his options, and was very educated on these options and the procedure, when he came to see us. With his improved vision, I anticipate he will be able to see his successes even better."

About TLC Laser Eye Centers

TLC operates refractive centers throughout North America and is the largest provider of laser vision correction services in the world. TLC's core business strategy is providing excimer laser eye surgery in partnership with its network of more than 11,000 affiliated doctors. TLC's common shares trade on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol 'TLCV' and on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol 'TLC'.