Optolentes
Optolentes is a privately-held Brazilian manufacturer of specialty and custom contact lenses founded in 1982 in Porto Alegre. It sells exclusively through ophthalmologists and authorized resellers nationwide, producing annual, monthly, and silicone hydrogel lenses using proprietary materials and in-house designs.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersPorto Alegre, Brazil
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Optolentes does
Optolentes Lentes de Contato LTDA is a privately held Brazilian specialty contact lens manufacturer founded in 1982 and headquartered at Rua Guido Mondin, 472 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Operating with 100% Brazilian capital and no disclosed external investors or parent company, the company designs and produces custom and standardized special contact lenses for ophthalmologists across categories including toric, multifocal, aesthetic/colored, and therapeutic applications, addressing conditions such as astigmatism, presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, color vision deficiency, and corneal/iris defects.
The product portfolio is built on proprietary technology assets developed in-house since 2005, including proprietary lens designs (Desenhos Próprios) and proprietary materials OP42 (standard gelatinosa), OP60 (flexible use), and UNISIL silicone hydrogel (Dk 55 oxygen permeability). The active range spans the Optogel series (Optogel Tórica, Tórica Color, Estética, OP42, OP60), the Optycolor colored lens family (Magic Top, Magic Top HD), the SILOXY silicone hydrogel line (Multifocal, Multifocal Tórica, Tórica, Tórica Dupla Face), and monthly replacement products (Vision 20/20, Aqualife, Colourise). Parameter ranges extend from -20.00 to +20.00D in sphere and up to -10.00D in cylinder, enabling coverage of complex clinical cases underserved by larger manufacturers.
The business operates a B2B2C model, selling exclusively through professional channels — directly to ophthalmologists via a dedicated professional login portal and through an authorized reseller network that spans all 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed publicly, with multi-year relationships supported by technical adaptation assistance throughout the fitting process. Revenue is generated through one-time and recurring contact lens sales across annual, monthly, and silicone hydrogel modalities. In 2025 the company executed a brand and website relaunch to reinforce its positioning with the medical class.
Optolentes firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Optolentes
- Legal name
- Optolentes Lentes de Contato LTDA
- Website
- https://optolentes.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Optolentes is a privately-held Brazilian manufacturer of specialty and custom contact lenses founded in 1982 in Porto Alegre. It sells exclusively through ophthalmologists and authorized resellers nationwide, producing annual, monthly, and silicone hydrogel lenses using proprietary materials and in-house designs.
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Optolentes industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Contact Lenses
- NAICS
- Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)
- SIC
- Ophthalmic Goods (3851)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions) (HLAHAJAE)
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Where Optolentes is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Porto Alegre
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Optolentes business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Contact Lens Sales (B2B): Optolentes generates revenue through the sale of special contact lenses to ophthalmologists and authorized resellers. The company manufactures custom and standardized lenses across multiple categories including annual, monthly, and daily disposable options, as well as rigid gas permeable and silicone hydrogel materials. Products are sold directly to eye care professionals who prescribe to end patients.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B pricing for ophthalmologists and authorized resellers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Optolentes product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Optolentes manufactures custom and standard special contact lenses for ophthalmologists, producing gelatinosa (hydrogel), silicone hydrogel, toric, multifocal, cosmetic and colored lenses in annual and monthly disposable formats. Products are built with proprietary in-house designs and proprietary materials (OP42, OP60, UNISIL) covering wide parameter ranges for complex prescriptions. The company sells exclusively through professional channels (ophthalmologists and authorized resellers) in Brazil.
Product overview
Optolentes is a 100% Brazilian contact lens manufacturer founded in 1982 in Porto Alegre, specializing in special custom contact lenses for ophthalmologists. The product portfolio includes Optogel series (Optogel Tórica, Optogel Tórica Color, Optogel Estética, Optogel OP60, Optogel OP42) for annual disposal gelatins; Optycolor (Magic Top, Magic Top HD) for colored aesthetic lenses; SILOXY line (Multifocal, Multifocal Tórica, Tórica, Tórica Dupla Face) in silicone hydrogel material; VISION 20/20 (spherical and toric) and AQUALIFE for monthly disposal; and COLOURISE for colored monthly lenses. All products are developed with proprietary designs and rigorous manufacturing parameters, providing customized solutions for various visual needs including myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and aesthetic applications.
Differentiator
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Functional benefit
Products and services
- Optogel Tórica Color Annual disposable color toric soft contact lens for astigmatism correction. Available in Blue, Green, Gray, and Honey colors. Made from OP42/OP60 material with sphere power from -20.00 to +20.00D and cylinder from -0.75 to -10.00D. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- Optogel Estética Cosmetic/aesthetic annual disposable soft contact lens for iris or cornea corrections. Indicated for color blindness, photophobia, and to cover leucomas, traumas, and opacities. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- Optogel Tórica Annual disposable toric soft contact lens for corneal and residual astigmatism correction. Also offered in color version (Blue, Green, Gray, and Honey) with reduced parameter availability. Made from OP42/OP60 material. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- Optogel OP60 Annual disposable spherical soft contact lens for myopia and hyperopia correction. Indicated for flexible use with 5 curves. Made from OP60 material with base curve 7.90 to 9.10mm and spherical power -20.00 to +20.00D. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- Optogel OP42 Annual disposable spherical soft contact lens for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism correction up to 0.75D. Indicated for daily use for dry eyes. Base curve 8.20 to 8.80mm with spherical power from -15.00 to +12.00D. Made from OP42 material. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- Optycolor Magic Top HD Annual disposable color cosmetic soft contact lens available in 7 natural colors (Blue, Green, Gray, Honey, Ocher, Turquoise, and Lavender). Made from OP42 material with base curve 8.20 to 8.80mm/HD 8.60mm, sphere power -20.00 to +20.00D, and diameter 14.20mm. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- Optycolor Magic Top Annual disposable color cosmetic soft contact lens in multiple natural colors (Lavender, Blue, Honey Ocher, Gray, Green, Turquoise, and Honey) for aesthetic enhancement. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- SILOXY MULTIFOCAL TÓRICA Multifocal toric silicone hydrogel contact lens for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism associated with presbyopia. Made from UNISIL material with Dk 55 oxygen permeability, sphere power -20.00 to +20.00D, and cylinder -0.75 to -10D. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- SILOXY MULTIFOCAL Multifocal silicone hydrogel contact lens for myopia and hyperopia associated with presbyopia. Available base curves: 7.90, 8.20, 8.50, 8.80, and 9.10mm with addition +1.00 to +4.00D. Made from UNISIL material. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- SILOXY TÓRICA DUPLA FACE Dual-face silicone hydrogel toric contact lens for corneas with gas permeable (GP) intolerance. Made from UNISIL material with Dk 55 oxygen permeability, base curves 7.30, 7.60, 7.90, 8.20, and 8.50mm, sphere power -20.00 to +20.00D, cylinder -0.75D to -10D, axis 0° to 180°, diameter 14.20mm. Pack contains 2 lenses and 2 bottles. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- VISION 20/20 TÓRICA Monthly disposable toric contact lens for astigmatism. Made from Methafilcon A material with base curve 8.60mm, sphere power -12.00 to +6.00D, cylinder 0.75 to 2.25D (Delta 0.50), axis 10° to 180°, diameter 14.20mm. Pack contains 6 lenses. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- VISION 20/20 Monthly disposable spherical contact lens for vision correction. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- AQUALIFE Monthly disposable spherical contact lens designed for daily comfort and visual stability. Sphere power -12.00 to +6.00D, cylinder 0.75 to 2.25D (Delta 0.50), diameter 14.20mm. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- SILOXY TÓRICA Toric silicone hydrogel contact lens indicated for corneas with gas permeable (GP) intolerance, offering comfort and excellent visual performance. Made from UNISIL material with Dk 55 oxygen permeability and high parameter availability. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
- COLOURISE Monthly disposable colored contact lens available in Blue, Green, Gray, and Honey. Made from Methafilcon A material with base curve 8.60mm and sphere power -8.00 to +6.00D. Prescribed and fitted by ophthalmologists.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40+ years of experience in special contact lens manufacturing
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Optolentes
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Optolentes technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Optolentes partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Optolentes competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CooperVision: One of the world's largest soft contact lens manufacturers with a substantial specialty lens portfolio (toric, multifocal, silicone hydrogel, myopia control). Competes with Optolentes across multiple categories sold through eye care professionals.
- Conforma Laboratories: US-based specialty contact lens manufacturer producing custom GP, scleral, and hybrid lenses for ophthalmologists. Comparable to Optolentes in focus on customization, parameter breadth, and clinical support for complex cases.
- Bausch + Lomb (specialty/custom lens division): Global ophthalmic company with a significant specialty/custom contact lens franchise (including Art Optical and Bostonglobal). Directly comparable to Optolentes because both serve ophthalmologists with custom toric, multifocal, GP, and scleral lenses for complex clinical cases.
- Johnson & Johnson Vision (Acuvue): World's largest contact lens manufacturer, with Acuvue branded toric, multifocal, and silicone hydrogel lenses sold through eye care professionals globally including Brazil. Sets the competitive baseline against which Optolentes' specialty positioning must defend share.
- X-Cel Specialty Contacts: Specialty contact lens manufacturer focused on custom GP, scleral, and ortho-k lenses for complex prescriptions. Closely comparable to Optolentes' niche within custom-fit ophthalmic lenses for hard-to-fit patients.
- Alcon: Global leader in eye care with a broad contact lens portfolio including toric, multifocal, and silicone hydrogel lenses sold through ophthalmologists and optometrists. Directly competes with Optolentes in the Brazilian professional channel.
Emerging players
- Euclid Systems: Specialty contact lens company known for orthokeratology and custom GP lenses. Comparable to Optolentes in targeting ophthalmologists with custom-fit specialty lenses for complex prescriptions.
- ClearLab: Asia-based contact lens manufacturer with private-label and branded specialty lenses. Comparable to Optolentes in manufacturing customized soft and silicone hydrogel lenses for professional distribution.
Broad incumbents
- EssilorLuxottica: Global eyewear giant with extensive ophthalmic lens and frames manufacturing. Overlaps with Optolentes in ophthalmic lens manufacturing and in supplying Brazilian eye care professionals, but operates at much broader scope across frames, lenses, and retail.
Regional players
- Solótica: Brazilian contact lens brand focused on cosmetic/aesthetic colored lenses. Geographically comparable to Optolentes and overlapping in the color/aesthetic lens category (e.g., Optycolor Magic Top, COLOURISE), though Solótica leans more consumer/lifestyle while Optolentes is professional-channel.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Optolentes
What does Optolentes do?
Optolentes manufactures custom and standard special contact lenses for ophthalmologists, producing gelatinosa (hydrogel), silicone hydrogel, toric, multifocal, cosmetic and colored lenses in annual and monthly disposable formats. Products are built with proprietary in-house designs and proprietary materials (OP42, OP60, UNISIL) covering wide parameter ranges for complex prescriptions. The company sells exclusively through professional channels (ophthalmologists and authorized resellers) in Brazil.
Is Optolentes a public or private company?
Optolentes is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Optolentes founded?
Optolentes was founded in 1982. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Optolentes based?
Optolentes is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Optolentes make money?
One revenue line is on record: contact Lens Sales (B2B).
Who are Optolentes's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CooperVision, Conforma Laboratories, Bausch + Lomb (specialty/custom lens division), Johnson & Johnson Vision (Acuvue), X-Cel Specialty Contacts and Alcon. Emerging players are Euclid Systems and ClearLab. EssilorLuxottica is listed as a broad incumbent. Solótica is listed as a regional player.
Does Optolentes have an API?
No public API is recorded for Optolentes.
What industry is Optolentes in?
Optolentes's product category is Specialty Contact Lenses. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAJAE, Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions). Its NAICS code is 339115 and its SIC code is 3851.