Abstract: A method of forming an ophthalmic lens using a composite ophthalmic lens vacuum mold to quickly and inexpensively produce, on-site, multi-focal, prescription and non-prescription optical quality eyeglasses, with or without photochromic, and photochromic non-prescription (e.g., sunglasses, safety glasses, reading glasses, etc.) optical quality eyeglass via a vacuum remolding. The method further includes a rigid remolding process for forming the composite ophthalmic lens.

Abstract: Methods for quickly and inexpensively producing photochromic non-prescription (e.g., sunglasses, safety glasses, reading glasses, etc.), prescription, multifocal and progressive plastic optical quality eyeglass, and more particularly, a simple and inexpensive yet rapid and high quality method for rendering one or both surfaces of a lens photochromic. The invention further concerns lenses produced by the method.

Abstract: Methods for quickly and inexpensively producing photochromic non-prescription (e.g., sunglasses, safety glasses, reading glasses, etc.), prescription, multifocal and progressive plastic optical quality eyeglass. The lenses are formed by a process wherein a thin wafer lens is deformed to assume the curvature of a base lens. Deformation may be by heat treatment and application of pressure while adhering the wafer lens against a base lens. The invention further concerns lenses produced by the methods. The lenses are characterized by an extremely rapid photochromic response.

Abstract: A safe, neat and more convenient process for tinting plastic optical lens substrates is provided by a novel packaging system. The tint dyes are provided in a water-soluble tint packet for the convenient preparation of solutions for tinting optical lens substrates. The tint packet has an indefinite shelf life, is stable even in summer temperatures and high humidity, protects the user from any contact with the dye material, and does not leave solid waste for disposal.