| 词条 | Vision Source |
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| name = Vision Source | logo = Vision Source logo.jpg | logo_size = 200px | logo_alt = | logo_caption = | logo_padding = | image = | image_size = | image_alt = | image_caption = | type = Limited partnership | industry = Eye care | founded = {{start date and age|1991}} | founder = Glenn Ellisor, O.D. | hq_location = | hq_location_city = Kingwood, Houston, Texas | hq_location_country = United States | key_people = Jim Greenwood (President, CEO) | products = | brands = | services = | website = {{URL|http://visionsource.com}} }} Vision Source is an optometric service network of independent optometrists headquartered in Kingwood, Houston, Texas, USA. The company was founded by Glenn Ellisor, O.D. in 1991. Vision Source is considered a franchisor in accordance to franchise law, and its members are franchisees who own their respective practice. In 2015, Vision Source members reported a combined $2,511,500,000 in retail sales, professional services, and managed vision benefits, making them the second largest optical retailer in the U.S. for 2015, behind Luxottica.[1] Optometrists pay Vision Source a fee based on the percentage of the practice's gross income.[2] In exchange, Vision Source provides optometrists access to new technologies, practice management tools, marketing assistance, and supply chain programs.[3] Brazos Equity Partners LLC invested in Vision Source in 2011 to support the company's growth.[4] In 2015, the U.S. subsidiary of Essilor International acquired Vision Source from Brazos Equity Partners LLC for an undisclosed amount.[5] References1. ^{http://www.visionmonday.com/vm-reports/top-50-retailers/article/key-optical-players-ranked-by-us-sales-in-2015/} 2. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.healio.com/optometry/practice-management/news/print/primary-care-optometry-news/%7B2acc1f2f-575a-404e-ab68-4c402fed83fb%7D/not-a-traditional-franchise-vision-source-focuses-on-the-private-practitioner |title=Not a traditional franchise, Vision Source focuses on the private practitioner |publisher=Healio |date=December 2000 |website=Primary Care Optometry News |access-date=14 October 2015}} 3. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.themiddlemarket.com/news/healthcare/essilor-tries-on-brazos-backed-vision-source-257500-1.html |title=Essilor Tries On Brazos-Backed Vision Source |last=Collins |first=Allison |publisher=SourceMedia |date=30 July 2015 |website=Mergers & Acquisitions |access-date=8 October 2015}} 4. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2011/04/15/pe-firm-buys-into-vision-source.html |title=Dallas PE firm buys into Vision Source |last=Wollam |first=Allison |publisher=The Business Journals |date=15 April 2011 |website=Houston Business Journal |access-date=8 October 2015}} 5. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/08/vision-source-optometry-group-to-bepurchased-by.html |title=Vision Source optometry group to be purchased by French manufacturer |last=Furr |first=Laura |publisher=The Business Journals |date=4 August 2015 |website=Houston Business Journal |access-date=8 October 2015}} External links
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