Abstract: A method for making a plastic lens and a plastic lens made thereby. The method comprises disposing a liquid poly(meth)acrylyl monomer, or a monomer mixture, an aromatic bis(allyl carbonate)-functional monomer and a photosensitive initiator into a mold cavity and directing ultraviolet light to act on the lens forming material in the cavity to produce a lens therefrom.

Abstract: System for making a plastic lens. Mold members are spaced apart to define a mold cavity. Ultraviolet light is directed against at least one of the mold members to cure a composition and form a substantially clear eyeglass lens in less than one hour.

Abstract: A method for making a plastic lens and a plastic lens made thereby. The method comprises disposing a liquid monomer or a monomer mixture and a photosensitive initiator into a mold cavity and directing ultraviolet light to act on the lens forming material in the cavity to produce a lens therefrom.

Abstract: Apparatus for making a plastic lens. Mold members are spaced apart to define a mold cavity. Ultraviolet light is directed through a filter and against at least one of the mold members. The mold members are cooled by air.

Abstract: A method for making a plastic lens and a plastic lens made thereby. The method comprises disposing a liquid monomer or a monomer mixture and a photosensitive initiator into a mold cavity and directing ultraviolet light to act on the lens forming material in the cavity to produce a lens therefrom. The liquid monomer mixture may include one or more of diethylene glycol bis(allyl)-carbonate, bisphenol A diallyl carbonate, 1,6 hexanedioldimethacrylate, trimethylol propane triacrylate, tetraethylene glycol diacrylate, tripropylene glycol diacrylate, tetrahydrofurfurylmethacrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate and styrene. The photosensitive initiator may be selected from the group of 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1- phenyl-propan-1-one and 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone.