Member Dividends

How does data entry affect my Lab Share?
Accurate reporting depends on consistent data entry within your Practice Management System. Your team should enter products using the appropriate catego...
Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Why could my total number of lab jobs be overstated?
An overstated total lab job count increases the denominator used in the Lab Share calculation, which can result in a lower percentage. Examples of situa...
Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Can timing differences between systems affect my Lab Share?
Yes. There may be a delay between when a job is invoiced in your Practice Management System and when Essilor processes the corresponding order. In some ...
Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Do orders from other labs affect my Lab Share?
Yes. Your total lab volume includes lab jobs from all labs, while the numerator only includes lab jobs processed by Essilor. For example, if your practi...
Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Can using stock lenses from my current inventory affect my Lab Share?
Yes. Practices that perform a significant amount of in-office finishing using stock lenses from their existing inventory rather than ordering lenses through...
Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Why is the Lab Share percentage on my Dividend dashboard different from my Essilor Experts percentage?
Consider that the two measures are calculated differently. Dividend dashboard calculates Lab Share by dividing the number of Essilor lab jobs reported by ...
Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 1:44 PM
What should I do if I believe the Essilor job count is incorrect?
If you believe the number of Essilor jobs reported to Vision Source is incorrect, please contact Essilor directly so they can review the reported job count ...
Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Can the federally funded percentage affect my Lab Share?
Yes. It is important to ensure that your federally funded percentage is reported accurately. An incorrect federally funded percentage may affect your calcul...
Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 1:45 PM
How is contact lens share measured?
Contact lens share is measured each quarter by calculating the total retail sales of Alcon and CooperVision soft contact lenses relative to your total soft ...
Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 1:47 PM
How is lab share measured?
Lab share is measured each quarter by comparing the number of jobs processed through Essilor labs relative to the total number of lens jobs reported by your...
Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 1:48 PM