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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Ampersand Medical
Corporation Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) for June 30, 2000 and the
Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) for the Six-Months ended June
30, 2000 and is qualifed in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.

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