Abstract: A method of marking plastic lenses to selectively identify a lens by impregnating a fluorescent material into the surface of the lens so that when the lens is exposed to ultraviolet light it fluoresces.

Abstract: The process of the preparation of production quantities of lens devices fabricated from synthetic resinous substances, normally referred to as "plastic lenses." The process utilizes a molding formulation which enables reusable mold cavities to be utilized, the formulation providing a proper balance between a number of processing parameters or variables, one of the primary parameters being the maintenance of a proper adherence or release capability between the surface of the lens being fabricated and the surface of the mold cavity. Specifically, it has been found that certain silanes when incorporated in the molding formulation controls the parameters so as to provide for controllable release of the lens product from the mold.

Abstract: A terpolymer plastic lens having equal or greater light transmission, greater hardness and scratch resistance equal to the monomers used in prior art plastic lenses is obtained by the co-polymerization of diethylene glycol bis (allyl carbonate), methyl methacrylate and methacrylic acid or acrylic acid.