Óticas Carol, which was founded in 1997 with the goal to satisfy the needs of the Brazilian consumer in the eyewear industry, is one of Brazil’s leading optical retail brands. Óticas Carol’s mission is to provide the best platform for the sustainable growth of its franchisees, delighting its customers with excellent optical services and products. Óticas Carol joined the Group in 2017. As of December 31, 2017, Luxottica managed 18 corporate owned stores and 1,047 franchises throughout Brazil.