Walman/Soderberg Labs Connect with Eyefinity for Faster Online RX Ordering
Custom Websites Launched for Both Organizations

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA - (May 8, 2006) - Eyefinity, the optical industry's most widely used Internet portal, and Walman Optical have announced that all Walman/Soderberg labs have integrated with Eyefinity's ordering interface. The move enables lab orders to move immediately into the production systems of the Walman/Soderberg lab facilities, resulting in faster processing for thousands of jobs each year.

Both Walman and Soderberg also recently launched custom websites on Eyefinity, giving thousands of private practices access to helpful information about both companies' products and services at the same Internet address offices use daily to conduct a wide range of business.

"We're excited that Walman and now Soderberg are a part of the Eyefinity team," said Steve Baker, Vice President of Technology. "We know that thousands of Eyefinity customers turn to these two lab organizations to handle their processing needs and this interface, combined with their new websites, give customers a central place to learn more about their services and order directly from them. In the end, orders will move faster and more efficiently and that's what we're all about at Eyefinity."

"Walman saw a great opportunity when we signed an agreement with Eyefinity, so it was only natural to bring in the Soderberg brand when our businesses combined last year," said Bob Gustin, Vice President of New Business Development for Walman and Soderberg. "Both organizations are looking forward to working with Eyefinity and delivering even better service to our customers."

About Eyefinity

Eyefinity®, in conjunction with industry-leading partners, provides e-commerce, marketing and business management solutions to the private practice eyecare community. Through the services of www.eyefinity.com, private practice eyecare professionals can order products and lab materials, process online insurance claims, and improve practice management and marketing. Eyefinity serves more than 20,000 private eyecare practices and 320 labs while working with the industry's leading manufacturers and service providers.

About Walman and Soderberg

Walman Optical Company, the largest independent optical wholesaler in the industry, combines the pride of a quality-driven, 100% employee-owned company with the convenience of a complete family of businesses to satisfy every ophthalmic need. For over 90 years Walman Optical has been serving the needs of the ophthalmic community with offerings from 32 wholesale laboratories, fashionable frames, Ultra A/R lens coatings, X-Cel Contacts, industry-leading instruments, ADO & Preferred Select Buying Groups, marketing and education programs and additional value-added services.