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Vision-Sciences, Inc. [VSCI] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

ADVISORY, Oct. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Vision-Sciences, Inc., a leading provider of unique flexible endoscopic products, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square to commemorate 20 years as a publicly-traded company.

In honor of the occasion, Cynthia Ansari, President and Chief Executive Officer, will ring the Closing Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Monday, October 15th, 2012 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET

Contact:

Lisa Wilson

(917) 543-9932

lwilson@insitecony.com

NASDAQ MarketSite:

Jen Knapp

(212) 401-8916

Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com

Feed Information:

Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West

18 mhz Lower

DL 3811 Vertical

FEC 3/4

SR 13.235

DR 18.295411

MOD 4:2:0

DVBS QPSK

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Webcast:

A live webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.                      

About Vision-Sciences, Inc. [VSCI]:

Vision-Sciences, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for endoscopy — the science of using an instrument, known as an endoscope, to provide minimally invasive access to areas not readily available to the human eye.  Vision-Sciences' unique flexible endoscopic products utilize a streamlined visualization system and proprietary sterile disposable sheaths, known as EndoSheath® technology, to provide users quick, efficient endoscope turnover while ensuring enhanced patient safety through the use of sterile, single-use technology.  Within its medical segment, Vision-Sciences targets the following main areas for its fiber and video endoscopes and EndoSheath technology:  urology, pulmonology (critical care), gastroenterology (GI), surgery, ENT (ear, nose and throat) and spine.  Information about Vision-Sciences' products is available at www.visionsciences.com.

Vision Sciences®, Slide-On®, EndoSheath®, EndoWipe® and The Vision System® are registered trademarks of Vision-Sciences, Inc.  

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