U.S. Vision Acquires 24 Optical Departments FromBoscov's.

GLENDORA, NJ--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1999--

U.S. Vision, Inc. (Nasdaq:USVI) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of 24 optical departments from Boscov's, a regional department store chain headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. The stores are located in Delaware, New

William A. Schwartz, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "This new host store relationship builds upon our impressive track record of store growth and allows us to continue to diversify our store base. In addition, these optical locations will enable us to strengthen our leading market position in the key mid-Atlantic region. Importantly, Boscov's benefits from broad consumer recognition in each of its respective markets, and this, coupled with our successful merchandising and advertising programs, creates a winning combination."

"Boscov's currently operates 32 locations, and we are looking forward to pursuing additional expansion opportunities with this highly regarded department store chain. In fact, we have already signed lease agreements to open optical locations at two new Boscov's department stores, which are scheduled to open later this month, giving us a total of 26 optical departments. As we look ahead, we remain committed to pursuing our acquisition strategy and believe the optical retail industry provides substantial growth prospects with favorable demographics and significant consolidation opportunities," concluded Mr. Schwartz.

U.S. Vision is a leading national retailer of optical products and services primarily through licensed retail optical departments located in regional and national department stores, such as May Company, Federated Department Stores, J.C. Penney and Proffitts. The Company currently operates 682 locations in 48 states in the United States and in Canada. U.S. Vision's retail optical departments offer an extensive selection of designer brand and private label prescription eye wear, contact lenses, sunglasses and accessories, as well as on-site eye examinations performed by independent optometrists.

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws and are based on U.S. Vision, Inc. current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include the factors set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in the U.S. Vision, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File #333-35819) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.