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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001144204-11-067960
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20111201

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001367083
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
		IRS NUMBER:				680423298
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

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		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1129 N. MCDOWELL BLVD.
		CITY:			PETALUMA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94954
		BUSINESS PHONE:		707-782-0792

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		STREET 1:		1129 N. MCDOWELL BLVD.
		CITY:			PETALUMA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94954
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