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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FRM THE FORM 10QSB FOR
OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1999, AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


                             
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