Markets down on economic forecasts Oct 24, 2009
The thinly traded First Franklin Corp. gained 18 percent, while LCA-Vision lost the most ground, finishing down more than 9 percent. Most Read Stories. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
LCA-Vision sees drop in procedures Oct 3, 2009
LCA-Vision (NASDAQ: LCAV) provides laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand. The company operates 71 laser vision correction centers in the United States and a joint venture in Canada. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
LCA-Vision CEO Straus resigns Sep 19, 2009
Board Chairman Anthony Woods said the management changes will not alter the strategy at LCA-Vision, which calls for riding out a decline in consumer spending by controlling costs and refining the company s marketing strategies ... LCA-Vision, headquartered in Cincinnati, provides laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Stock rally loses momentum on Friday Aug 29, 2009
8 percent, and laser eye surgery firm LCA-Vision dropped the most, closing down 5 ... On Tuesday, LCA-Vision was one of the biggest percentage gainers among companies with market caps under $1 billion. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Job loss news has mixed effect on stocks Jun 6, 2009
LCA Vision shares fell on a downgrade by Maxim Group to sell from hold. No apparent news on Omnicare or LCNB.. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
LCA-Vision might close more centers in '09 Jun 3, 2009
LCA-Vision might close more surgery centers in '09 - Business Courier of Cincinnati ... LCA-Vision might close more surgery centers in '09 ... Procedure volume in April and May has declined approximately 45 percent from the comparable period last year and we currently anticipate continued softness throughout 2009, said LCA-Vision Chairman Anthony Woods, who was among six directors re-elected to the company s board at the annual meeting, held at the Queen City Club downtown. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
LASIK ads must warn consumers of risks: FDA May 23, 2009
The FDA's letter spares LASIK-related companies which could have been hurt by stricter action, including device makers Abbott Laboratories' unit Abbott Medical Optics Inc, Alcon Inc, and Bausch & Lomb as well as clinics such as TLC Vision Corp and LCA Vision Inc.. A weak U.S. economy has already dampened demand for the elective surgery, which can cost several thousand dollars per eye and is not covered by most health insurers. (MSNBC -- Health)
Markets see lackluster day May 16, 2009
There was no news this week on LCA-Vision. Reader Comments. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Joffe sells part of LCA-Vision stake May 1, 2009
The group included Joffe s son, Craig, a former LCA-Vision CEO, and Alan Buckey, the company s former CFO. ... LCA-Vision (NASDAQ: LCAV), headquartered in Cincinnati, provides laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Joffe, partners end LCA-Vision bid Mar 27, 2009
Joffe, partners end pursuit of LCA-Vision takeover - Business Courier of Cincinnati ... Joffe, partners end pursuit of LCA-Vision takeover ... In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the group said it has withdrawn its nominations of several members to LCA-Vision s board of directors. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
LCA management makes peace with doctors Mar 19, 2009
LCA-Vision management makes peace with doctors - Business Courier of Cincinnati ... LCA-Vision management makes peace with doctors ... The statement by the 11-member panel is a reversal of sorts for LCA-Vision (NASDAQ: LCAV) surgeons, 40 of whom sent a letter last summer indicating they had no confidence in the ability of (CEO) Steve Straus to right the direction of the company. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
RiskMetrics to LCA holders:Say no to Joffe Mar 6, 2009
RiskMetrics also credited current LCA-Vision CEO Steven Straus with devising a plan to weather a sustained period of declining procedure volume ... LCA-Vision (NASDAQ: LCAV) provides laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Glass Lewis Recommends Shareholders Support LCA-Vision Board of Directors and Reject All Three Proposals by Dissident Joffe Group Feb 28, 2009
Urges LCA-Vision Stockholders to Vote GOLD. CINCINNATI, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. (Nasdaq: ) announces that Glass Lewis & Co., LLC, a leading independent research and proxy advisory firm, today recommended that LCA-Vision stockholders vote to retain the Company's current Board of Directors and reject all of the proposals, including the removal of the current Directors and election of replacement Directors, in the Joffe Group's consent solicitation ... In short, Glass... (PR Newswire)
Heizer joins LCA-Vision board Feb 19, 2009
Skip Heizer brings LCA-Vision extensive operational, legal, corporate governance and financial expertise, as well as proven success within the multisite health care services model, said E. Anthony Woods, board chairman, in the release ... LCA-Vision (NASDAQ: LCAV), headquartered in Cincinnati, provides laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
LCA-Vision Announces Consent Solicitation Deadline; Urges Stockholders to Return Gold Consent Revocation Card Feb 12, 2009
CINCINNATI, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LCA-Vision Inc. (Nasdaq: ) today announced that it has received an executed written consent from Craig Joffe dated February 9, 2009 ... LCA-Vision filed its Definitive Consent Revocation Statement ("Consent Revocation Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, February 9, 2009, and copies of the Consent Revocation Statement with a GOLD Consent Revocation Card were mailed to stockholders beginning February 10, 2009 ... The... (PR Newswire)
LCA-Vision loses $8M as surgeries decline Feb 11, 2009
The results take on heightened importance for LCA-Vision, which is in the middle of a proxy fight with the company s former management team. An investment group led by founder Dr. Stephen Joffe has launched a consent solicitation process, asking LCA-Vision shareholders to replace the company s board and management with a team assembled by Joffe ... LCA-Vision, headquartered in Cincinnati, provides laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
