Oculus Innovative Sciences to Showcase New Microcyn(R) Wound and Skin Care Products Including Microcyn HydroGel at Symposium on Advanced Wound Care on April 17-20, 2010 in Orlando, Florida

PETALUMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCLS), a commercial medical technology company that designs, produces and markets safe and effective tissue care products based upon the Microcyn(R) Technology platform, will be showcasing a family of new Microcyn-based healthcare products including a Medicare-reimbursable wound and skin care hydrogel at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (booth #934) being held in Orlando, Florida on April 17-20, 2010.

"With the passage of the recent healthcare plan, and its emphasis on reducing costs through improved efficiencies, it's important for our team to be proactive in terms of educating the healthcare professional on how the Microcyn Technology contributes significantly to this effort," said Hoji Alimi, founder and CEO of Oculus. "Participating in SAWC is one step--among many--in our plans to continue to educate medical professionals."

Microcyn-based products for the U.S. professional healthcare market are available via the Oculus sales force in the U.S. as well as abroad via regional and international distributors. For more information, pricing or ordering visit http://store.oculusis.com/ or phone 1-800-931-3205.

About Oculus Innovative Sciences

Oculus Innovative Sciences is a commercial medical technology company that designs, produces and markets safe and effective tissue care products based upon the Microcyn(R) Technology platform, which significantly reduces the need for antibiotics while reducing infections and accelerating healing. The Microcyn Technology addresses the need for improved solutions in multiple markets including dermatology, oral care, cosmeceutical, wound care and others. It features a biocompatible, shelf-stable solution that is currently commercialized in the United States, Europe, India, China and Mexico and select Middle East countries under various country-specific regulatory clearances and approvals. Several solutions derived from this platform have demonstrated, in a variety of research and investigational studies, the ability to treat a wide range of pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria (including MRSA and VRE), viruses, fungi and spores; increase blood flow to the wound site, and reduce both inflammation and pain while assisting in faster wound closure. The company's headquarters are in Petaluma, California, with operations in Latin America. More information can be found at www.oculusis.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information herein, matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about the Company's commercial and technology progress and future financial performance. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as "to continue" and "to be," among others. Forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business that could cause actual results to vary, including such risks that regulatory clinical and guideline developments may change, scientific data may not be sufficient to meet regulatory standards or receipt of required regulatory clearances or approvals, clinical results may not be replicated in actual patient settings, protection offered by the Company's patents and patent applications may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by its competitors, the available market for the Company's products will not be as large as expected, the Company's products will not be able to penetrate one or more targeted markets, revenues will not be sufficient to fund further development and clinical studies, the Company may not meet its future capital needs, and its ability to obtain additional funding, as well as uncertainties relative to varying product formulations and a multitude of diverse regulatory and marketing requirements in different countries and municipalities, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2009. Oculus Innovative Sciences disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Oculus, Microcyn and Microcyn Technology are trademarks or registered trademarks of Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

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Released April 14, 2010