FOR RELEASE 5/15/2009, Friday

Bausch & Lomb Announces New Surgical Instruments Web Sites

ST. LOUIS — Bausch & Lomb announces the introduction of two new Web sites focused on the surgical instruments business.

The Bausch & Lomb Storz^® ophthalmic instruments site is now located at www.storzeye.com.

The Bausch & Lomb instruments site designed for the ear, nose, throat (ENT) and plastic surgery markets is located at www.bauschinstruments.com.

For enhanced convenience, both Web sites enable customers to easily navigate between the ophthalmic, ENT and plastics portfolios, selecting items from both lines to receive one online quote. In addition, customers will experience improved navigation and updated content, providing a quick and convenient channel for fulfilling their ophthalmic, ENT and plastic surgery instruments needs.

These Bausch & Lomb sites will continue to serve as the leading resource for product information, quotes, continuing education opportunities and more. Customers are encouraged to register on the new sites to receive the latest B&L updates and information.

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About Bausch & Lomb
Bausch & Lomb is the eye health company dedicated to perfecting vision and enhancing life for people around the world. Its core businesses include contact lenses and lens care products, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. The Bausch & Lomb name is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world. Founded in 1853, the company is headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. Its products are available in more than 100 countries. More information is available at www.bausch.com.