Laminated functional wafer for plastic optical elements

A functional wafer insertable into a mold for use in making an injection molded lens comprising:

• a first layer having a first size;
• a second layer having a second size;
• said second layer disposed adjacent said first layer;
• and, wherein said second size is smaller than said first size and smaller than an inner diameter of the mold.

A method of forming a lens having a functional layer, the method comprising:

• providing a first layer;
• providing a functional layer smaller in size than the first layer;
• forming a wafer by laminating the functional layer to the first layer such that a space is formed between an outer edge of the first layer and an outer edge of the functional layer;
• placing the wafer in a mold;
• and
• injecting molten lens material into the mold to form a lens.