OccuLogix Regains Compliance With NASDAQ Continued Listing Requirements

Market Wire, October, 2008

OccuLogix, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCCXD)(TSX: OC) announced today that it has been notified by the NASDAQ Listing and Hearing Review Council (the "Listing Council") that OccuLogix has demonstrated compliance with the U.S.$1 minimum bid price rule and the requirement to maintain stockholders' equity in the minimum amount of U.S.$2,500,000. The Listing Council confirmed that the listing review is now closed and that the Company's securities will remain listed on The NASDAQ Capital Market.

About OccuLogix, Inc.

OccuLogix ( www.occulogix.com ) is a healthcare company focused on ophthalmic devices for the diagnosis and treatment of age-related eye diseases. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, OcuSense, Inc. ( www.ocusense.com ), is an in-vitro diagnostics company developing and commercializing novel, laboratory-on-a chip technologies that enable eye care practitioners to test for highly sensitive and specific biomarkers in tears at the point-of-care.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Contacts: OccuLogix, Inc. Eric Donsky Chief Executive Officer (858) 794-1400 Email: edonsky@tearlab.com Website: www.occulogix.com