Eyefinity^SM and WebMD to Expand Electronic Submission of Eye Care Claims

Agreement Strengthens Eyefinity Position as Optical Industry Leader in Internet-Based Business Services; Increases Number of Transactions Processed by WebMD

ATLANTA and SACRAMENTO, CA, September 15, 2000 -- Eyefinity^SM, a company dedicated to empowering the optical industry through the use of the Internet, and WebMD Corp. (Nasdaq: HLTH), providing connectivity and a full suite of services to the healthcare industry, today announced an agreement in which Eyefinity will use WebMD's services to expand its industry-leading electronic claims and eligibility capabilities.

The agreement will enable more than 14,000 eye care professionals using Eyefinity services to verify eligibility and submit electronic claims with a variety of major health insurance carriers via its new eClaim system.

Introduced last month for use with VSP claims only, the faster, simpler eClaim system will be expanded to handle claims for other insurance carriers starting the week of September 18 - a benefit of WebMD's extensive connectivity with payers. Plans call for Medicare and Medicaid claims to follow in the first quarter of 2001.

"We are getting an ideal partner in WebMD. By coupling WebMD's breadth with Eyefinity's industry-leading track record, eClaim will become, by far, the most expansive and convenient electronic claims service in the eye care industry," said Don Yee, Eyefinity President and CEO. "This alliance is one more example of Eyefinity delivering on its promise to connect the entire eye care community in ways that improve quality, service and convenience. We want to be the single source for the optical industry - not only for vision claims but also for a whole host of value-added eCommerce business solutions."

"Our agreement with an optical industry leader like Eyefinity will increase access and reduce processing costs on the front-end for Eyefinity's healthcare providers," said Steve Grant, chief operating officer of WebMD. "We are pleased that Eyefinity has chosen to work with us to provide eye care professionals with the latest technology to process vision transactions on the Internet."

About Eyefinity

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 strengthen the future for its partners. Eyefinity serves more than 14,000 private eye care practices and processes more than 2 million transactions monthly. The company was founded earlier this year by VSP, the nation's largest provider of eye care benefits covering more than 33 million people and serving more than 18,000 private eye care practices. For more information about Eyefinity, visit the company's Web site at www.eyefinity.com.

About WebMD

WebMD provides connectivity and a full suite of services to the healthcare industry that improve administrative efficiencies and clinical effectiveness enabling high-quality patient care. The company's products and services facilitate information exchange, communication and transactions between the consumer, physician and healthcare institutions. The company's technology headquarters are located in Santa Clara and its corporate headquarters are located in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.webmd.com.