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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BAUSCH & LOMB INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000010427
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	OPHTHALMIC GOODS [3851]
		IRS NUMBER:				160345235
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1226

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04105
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED
		STREET 2:		ONE BAUSCH & LOMB PLACE
		CITY:			ROCHESTER
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			14604-2701
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5853386000

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		STREET 1:		ONE BAUSCH & LOMB PLACE
		STREET 2:		P O BOX 54
		CITY:			ROCHESTER
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			14604-2701
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