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Biosyntrx Says that Jack L. Holladay, MD, Leading and Excellent Laser and Cataract Surgeon, Has Joined their Scientific Advisory Board
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Winter
                             Refractive Meeting

    ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 5, 2007 Biosyntrx, a research-based
ophthalmic company providing nutraceutical products that support optimal
eye and body health, today announced that leading cataract and laser
surgeon Jack Holladay, MD, of Houston, world renowned for clinical research
in optics, has joined the Biosyntrx Scientific Advisory Board.
    "Dr. Holladay is a renowned cataract and refractive surgery specialist
and academic leader, and we are pleased to have him on the team of leading
physicians and scientists guiding the company," said Spencer Thornton, MD,
President of Biosyntrx. Joe Kirkland, Biosyntrx COO added, "He is one of
the world's most popular medical lecturers, and is acknowledged as one of
the 'Best Doctors in America' by Woodward and White, professional reference
textbook."
    "I am pleased to join the scientific thought leaders at Biosyntrx in
informing the profession and the public about the potential for prevention
and treatment of conditions such as macular degeneration by means of
antioxidants and multivitamins," said Dr. Holladay. "For more than 20
years, I have studied the effects of nutritional supplements in the
treatment of degenerative conditions of the eyes and commend the science
team of Biosyntrx for their commitment to this concept and the need for it
to be supported by evidence- based science," he added.
    Regarding Biosyntrx products, BioTears, Macula Complete and ZoOmega-3,
Dr. Holladay stated, "An intact tear film is vital for clear vision and
it's particularly important for the multifocal intraocular lens patients
with or without dry eye. I recommend twice daily dosage of BioTears Oral
GelCaps for improved visual acuity and comfort for my dry eye patients and
my cataract/refractive surgery patients."
    He added, "Genome science regarding molecular nutritional status and
DNA structure, replication and expression, strongly supports the
full-spectrum of micronutrients in Macula Complete and ZoOmega-3. I
recommend these two formulations to all my AMD 'at risk' patients and I
also take them myself for degenerative disease prevention and optimal
health."
    About Biosyntrx
    Biosyntrx is a privately held, research-based ophthalmic and optometric
company based in Lexington, South Carolina with research offices in
Colorado Springs, CO.
    CONTACT: Ellen Troyer, MT MA, Chief Research Officer / Exec. Vice
President of Biosyntrx Research Center, 877-327-7889, or
etroyer@biosyntrx.com, or International, +1-803-739-5743.

STAAR Surgical is going to show things at the 9th Annual Needham & Company,
LLC Growth Conference
MONROVIA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2007 STAAR Surgical
Company (Nasdaq: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of
minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today announced that it will
present at the 9th Annual Needham & Company, LLC Growth Conference, which
will take place at the Palace Hotel in New York City. The Company is
scheduled to discuss its business strategy and historical financial
performance on Thursday, January 11, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
    Attendance at the conference is by invitation only. A live audio
webcast of STAAR's presentation may be accessed through the Company's
website at http://www.staar.com/. An archived replay of the presentation will be
available after the live presentation and can also be accessed at
http://www.staar.com/ for 90 days.
    About STAAR Surgical
    STAAR Surgical is a leader in the development, manufacture and
marketing of minimally invasive ophthalmic products employing proprietary
technologies. STAAR's products are used by ophthalmic surgeons and include
the Visian ICL, a tiny, flexible lens implanted to correct refractive
errors, as well as innovative products designed to improve patient outcomes
for cataracts and glaucoma. STAAR's ICL is approved by the FDA for use in
treating myopia, has received CE Marking and is approved for sale in 43
countries. More than 65,000 ICLs have been sold worldwide. More information
is available at http://www.staar.com/.
    CONTACT:    Investors                          Media
                EVC Group                          EVC Group
                Douglas Sherk, 415-896-6820        Jen Saunders, 646-201-5341
                Jennifer Beugelmans, 646-201-5445

A Cataract is any opacity which develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope. Cataracts form for a variety of reasons, including long term ultraviolet exposure, secondary effects of diseases such as diabetes, or simply due to advanced age; they are usually a result of denaturation of lens proteins.

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