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Staar Surgical Company • May 9th, 2001 • Ophthalmic goods • New York

• Company
  Staar Surgical Company
• Filed
  May 9th, 2001
• Industry
  Ophthalmic goods
• Jurisdiction
  New York

This letter will confirm the understanding and agreement (the "Agreement") among CIBC World Markets Corp. (the "Lead Placement Agent"), Adams, Harkness & HIll, Inc. (the "Co-Placement Agent") (collectively, the "Agents") and STAAR Surgical Company (the "Company") as follows:

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Staar Surgical Company • March 29th, 2001 • Ophthalmic goods • New York

• Company
  Staar Surgical Company
• Filed
  March 29th, 2001
• Industry
  Ophthalmic goods
• Jurisdiction
  New York

This letter will confirm the understanding and agreement (the "Agreement") among CIBC World Markets Corp. (the "Lead Placement Agent"), Adams, Harkness & HIll, Inc. (the "Co-Placement Agent") (collectively, the "Agents") and STAAR Surgical Company (the "Company") as follows: