Óticas Carol eyewear case

Óticas Carol is one of Brazil's largest eyewear retail chains, specializing in glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Founded in 1997 in Sorocaba, São Paulo, the brand grew rapidly through a franchise model, becoming a dominant force in the Brazilian optical market.

In 2017, the brand was acquired by the Italian-French conglomerate Luxottica (now EssilorLuxottica), the world leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. While the retail services and many accessories are managed and produced within Brazil to serve the local market, the brand operates under the global umbrella of EssilorLuxottica, headquartered in Charenton-le-Pont, France.