Abstract: Disclosed are systems and processes for generating a finished or semi-finished lens, such as a spectacle lens, from a lens blank that includes an intermediate functional layer. Some embodiments of the process involve locating the functional layer and positioning the lens blank according to the location of the functional layer. The location of the functional layer can be ascertained by measuring the thickness of one or more layers of the lens blank. The lens blank can be surfaced on one or both sides to form a finished or semi-finished lens. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A polyurethane based adhesive containing one polyol compound derived from caprolactone monomer having a number average molecular weight between 200 and 1000 combined with a polyisocyanate compound. The functionality of the polycaprolactone polyol is between 1 and 4. Other aspects include a polarizing layered structure, a polarized lens and a method for manufacturing same all of which include the polyurethane based adhesive. The adhesive avoids delamination and is useful in optical applications where it will be in contact with water, for example during surfacing or edging process.

Abstract: Ophthalmic lens comprising an ophthalmic thermoplastic substrate and a light polarizing structure onto said substrate. The ophthalmic lens reduced warpage, in particular when submitted to mechanical, thermal and/or chemical treatment.

Abstract: The combination of selective and high pass filters to cut harmful blue light allowed to achieve the best compromise between high blue cut performance, high UV cut and low yellow index, not achievable when using the filters alone.

Abstract: A blue-cut wafer can be coupled to a lens, such that the blue-cut wafer can be configured to reduce by absorption at least a portion of light having a first wavelength range from 400 nanometers to 500 nanometers, preferably from 400 nanometers to 460 nanometers. The blue-cut wafer can permit light having a second wavelength range, the second wavelength range being greater than the first wavelength range, and homogenize a color appearance and a blue-cut performance level of the blue-cut wafer based on the blue-cut wafer having a maximum thickness and a minimum thickness within twenty percent of a nominal thickness of the blue-cut wafer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to color additives and color formulations for offsetting or reducing yellowness index of blue-cut lenses. The color additives and color formulations are selected to provide color neutrality and color homogeneity for blue-cut lenses. Resins formulations comprising at least two color-balancing color additives are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a series of PC resin additives for maintaining the color stability and blue-cut performance during injection molding. The additives may be used to adapt a PC resin customarily used for sun protection lenses for clear lens applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are polarized films containing specific light filters that block transmission of harmful electromagnetic radiation. Also disclosed are methods of producing said films as well as ophthalmic lenses having increased eye health.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent optical article (e.g. an ophthalmic lens) comprising a thermoplastic substrate and a dye at least partially inhibiting light having a wavelength ranging from 400 to 460 nm and an optical brightener for at least partially balancing the color imparted to the transparent optical article by the dye, wherein said optical brightener emits light by fluorescence at a wavelength ranging from 400 to 460 nm and is incorporated into a layer fused or bonded to the thermoplastic substrate. Said optical brightener allows for perception of said optical article as less yellow, and even colorless, to a user or to an observer. In addition, the UV-absorbers that may be present in the thermoplastic substrate do not negatively interact with the optical brightener.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and processes for generating a finished or semi-finished lens, such as a spectacle lens, from a lens blank that includes an intermediate functional layer. Some embodiments of the process involve locating the functional layer and positioning the lens blank according to the location of the functional layer. The location of the functional layer can be ascertained by measuring the thickness of one or more layers of the lens blank. The lens blank can be surfaced on one or both sides to form a finished or semi-finished lens. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Ophthalmic lens comprising an ophthalmic thermoplastic substrate and a light polarizing structure onto said substrate. The ophthalmic lens reduced warpage, in particular when submitted to mechanical, thermal and/or chemical treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent optical article (e.g. an ophthalmic lens) comprising a thermoplastic substrate and a dye at least partially inhibiting light having a wavelength ranging from 400 to 460 nm and an optical brightener for at least partially balancing the colour imparted to the transparent optical article by the dye, wherein said optical brightener emits light by fluorescence at a wavelength ranging from 400 to 460 nm and is incorporated into a layer fused or bonded to the thermoplastic substrate. Said optical brightener allows for perception of said optical article as less yellow, and even colourless, to a user or to an observer. In addition, the UV-absorbers that may be present in the thermoplastic substrate do not negatively interact with the optical brightener.

Abstract: A transparent optical element with dual light-polarizing effect comprises a first film forming a linear light-polarizer in a first surface portion of the element, and a second film forming a retarder plate within a second surface portion. The second surface portion is contained in the first surface portion. Such element may form an eyeglass adapted for providing stereoscopic vision by light polarization selection in the second surface portion, while providing protection against excessive light intensity in the first surface portion.

Abstract: Presented herein is a method of manufacturing a three-dimensional ophthalmic lens using additive manufacturing. The method includes constituting voxels of one or more compositions, wherein at least one of the compositions includes one or more pre-polymers or polymers, and inducing connectivity between the voxels, thereby creating one or more incremental elements, repeating the constitution steps, and performing a final post-treatment. Also presented herein is an ophthalmic lens obtained by this method. The lens has good homogeneity and optical clarity, reduced shrinkage, and improved geometric accuracy and thermo-mechanical properties.

Abstract: A polyurethane based adhesive containing one polyol compound derived from caprolactone monomer having a number average molecular weight between 200 and 1000 combined with a polyisocyanate compound. The functionality of the polycaprolactone polyol is between 1 and 4. Other aspects include a polarizing layered structure, a polarized lens and a method for manufacturing same all of which include the polyurethane based adhesive. The adhesive avoids delamination and is useful in optical applications where it will be in contact with water, for example during surfacing or edging process.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a process of drilling organic glasses. The process comprises (a) providing an organic glass substrate; (b) providing onto at least one surface of said organic glass substrate optionally via an adhesive layer selected from the group consisting of pressure sensitive adhesives and hot melt adhesives, a polymer film having an elastic modulus of equal to or less than 3 GPa in at least one direction and a E*h2 equal to or more than 3.5 N in at least one direction, E and h being respectively the elastic modulus and the thickness of the thermoplastic polymer film; and (c) drilling a hole through the organic glass substrate and polymer film by means of a drill.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a process of drilling organic glasses, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a substrate of organic glass, preferably of optical grade, (b) laminating onto at least one surface of said organic glass substrate via an adhesive layer selected from the group consisting of pressure sensitive adhesives and hot melt adhesives, a thermoplastic polymer film having a thickness of at least 40 ?m and an elastic modulus of at least 3 GPa, the peel strength of the thermoplastic polymer on the organic glass substrate being higher than 1.3 N/25 mm, preferably of at least 1.5N/25 mm, (c) drilling a hole through the substrate and polymer film by means of a drill, and (d) optionally removing the thermoplastic polymer film and adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a process of drilling organic glasses, comprising the following steps: (a) providing an organic glass substrate; (b) providing onto at least one surface of said organic glass substrate optionally via an adhesive layer selected from the group consisting of pressure sensitive adhesives and hot melt adhesives, a polymer film having an elastic modulus of equal to or less than 3 GPa in at least one direction and a E*h2 is equal to or more than 3.5 N in at least one direction, E and h being respectively the elastic modulus and the thickness of the thermoplastic polymer film; and (c) drilling a hole through the substrate and polymer film by means of a drill.

Abstract: A transparent optical element with dual light-polarizing effect comprises a first film forming a linear light-polarizer in a first surface portion of the element, and a second film forming a retarder plate within a second surface portion. The second surface portion is contained in the first surface portion. Such element may form an eyeglass adapted for providing stereoscopic vision by light polarization selection in the second surface portion, while providing protection against excessive light intensity in the first surface portion.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a process of drilling organic glasses, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a substrate of organic glass, preferably of optical grade, (b) laminating onto at least one surface of said organic glass substrate via an adhesive layer selected from the group consisting of pressure sensitive adhesives and hot melt adhesives, a thermoplastic polymer film having a thickness of at least 40 ?m and an elastic modulus of at least 3 GPa, the peel strength of the thermoplastic polymer on the organic glass substrate being higher than 1.3 N/25 mm, preferably of at least 1.5 N/25 mm, (c) drilling a hole through the substrate and polymer film by means of a drill, and (d) optionally removing the thermoplastic polymer film and adhesive.