CINCINNATI—Stephen Joffe, MD, founder of LCA-Vision (Nasdaq: LCAV) intends to continue his quest for representation on the board of directors of TLCVision (Nasdaq: TLCV), Joffe said this week.

In a letter to TLCVision chairman Warren Rustand and the TLCVision board dated Feb. 27, Joffe said, “For 10 years I ran TLC Vision’s more successful competitor, so I know this business better than anyone. Shareholders and analysts we have heard from since my 13D filing recognize the failings of the current board and management, the value of my industry experience, and do not share your blind optimism about the company’s future.”

Added Joffe in the letter, “Shareholders and analysts we have heard from…recognize the failings of the current board and management, the value of my industry experience, and do not share your blind optimism about the company’s future.”

Joffe, who ended his affiliation with LCA-Vision in 2006, owns approximately 5 percent of TLCVision’s stock. He said a 13 percent increase in the company’s share price last week, after news broke of his interest in gaining representation on the board, indicates “shareholders are looking for change.”