Eyefinity^SM Offers Free eMail to Eye Care Professionals

SACRAMENTO, CA, September 8, 2000 -- Eyefinity, a new company dedicated to bringing the power of the Internet to the optical industry, is now offering free eMail to eye care professionals and their staffs.

"Published reports suggest that eMail use is growing in health care and that's consistent with what we're hearing from eye care professionals as well," said Eyefinity President and Chief Executive Officer Don Yee. "We believe this trend will only grow over time as more and more consumers begin using the Internet and find that eMail is a great way to stay in touch with their doctors.

"Our free eMail service will make it possible for thousands of eye care professionals to easily meet that demand from their patients," Yee said, noting that the new service gives eye care professionals and their staffs access to an unlimited number of eMail accounts. "Also, by having both their eMail and Web sites hosted by Eyefinity, eye care professionals can have a more complete and uniform presence with their patients."

Combining an unparalleled knowledge of technology with a deep commitment to personalized service, Eyefinity is dedicated to connecting the eye care community - from optical industry suppliers, to eye care professionals - in ways that benefit consumers and that strengthen the future for its partners. Founded earlier this year by VSP, the nation's largest provider of eye care benefits, Eyefinity serves more than 14,000 private eye care practices and processes more than 2 million transactions monthly.