Emerging Vision, Inc. is one of the leading optical retailers in the United States.  With quality brand names including Sterling Optical and Site for Sore Eyes, we pride ourselves on being a leader in delivering optical and vision correction products and services to all of our customers.  The Company’s long history and presence in markets across the U.S. combined with our focus on franchise retail operations provides consistency across Emerging Vision’s operations while enabling us to adapt to local market needs.  Through our 175 retail locations we have continuously been recognized for our top quality operations and customer service.  As evidenced by our unique and successful private label optical products, we are constantly looking for new ways to reach out to our customers and provide the most value to them and our shareholders.

Company Highlights:

• Company regained profitability in 2003
• Management successfully refocused Emerging Vision on its franchise retail optical division
• Franchisee and vendor relationships have been strengthened
• New disciplined systems and infrastructure established to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of franchise operations
• ­Strong and recognizable brand names as well as the Company’s focus on franchise operations provide competitive advantages
• Company was recently ranked 9th in Vision Monday’s Top 50 Optical Retailers for 2006