LETTER 1 filename1.txt December 7, 2004 VIA FACSIMILE (585) 263-1600 Deborah McLean Quinn Nixon Peabody LLP Clinton Square Suite 1300 Rochester, New York 14604 (585) 263-1307 Re: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Schedule TO-I/A filed on December 6, 2004 File No. 005-20467 Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed December 6, 2004 File No. 333-120483 Dear Ms. Quinn: We have reviewed the above referenced filings and have the following comment. Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have. Schedule TO- Item 10. Financial Statements 1. We note your amendment and response to prior comment one, but believe that you should include further information required by Item 1010(c) of Regulation M-A. Specifically, we note that you have not included the items listed in Items 1010(c)(2), (3), and (5). Please revise to include these specific items in the summary financial information in the prospectus filed in connection with this exchange offer. Please direct any questions to me at (202) 942-2903. Very truly yours, Celeste M. Murphy Attorney-Advisor Office of Mergers and Acquisitions ?? ?? ?? ?? Deborah McLean Quinn, Esq. November 24, 2004 Page 1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-0303 DIVISION OF CORPORATION FINANCE