Carson Optical was founded in 1990 by Richard Cameron. A former banker, disheartened with Wall Street, Cameron started in his mother’s Long Island basement importing and exporting a wide array of products between the US and Japan. Renamed as “Carson Optical”, the company grew out of its basement home and leased warehouse space in Huntington, Long Island. As business flourished, Carson expanded its Binocular offerings and also branched out into related optical categories such as Magnifiers and Microsco pes. Cameron realized early on that Carson needed to focus on products that really improved the overall customer experience. This overall philosophy is still what drives Carson today, and has allowed the company to thrive in an industry often dominated by larger marketing - driven competitors.

With over 30 years of experience in the optics industry, Carson has dedicated a team of engineers whose sole mission is to improve the customer experience. The company’s product line has grown exponentially to encompas s a broader range of products and accessories that reflect the needs of its client base. Carson’s product line can be found in diverse outlets, including sporting goods stores, office supply retailers, mass merchants, pharmacies, and even craft retailers.

Currently located in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, Carson’s cutting edge R&D Prototyping lab includes a full workshop featuring multiple CNC machines, 3D printing capabilities in various materials, and an Optics Metrology lab. This equipment provides the engine ering and design team every resource to transform novel concepts into finely tuned market - ready products for our growing consumer base.

As a result, Carson has built a patent portfolio encompassing more than one - hundred patents ranging from magnifiers to c omplex optical testing procedures. This is a testament to the company’s dedication and ingenuity in the field of optics.

Carson’s commitment to excellence is the foundation of the company. As the number one manufacturer of US magnifiers and one of the lead ing suppliers of binoculars, Carson’s entire product line consistently boasts first - rate quality at affordable price points.