Multiple layer multifocal composite lens

A lens, comprising:

• a first surface comprising a first incremental add power region;
• and
• a second surface comprising a second incremental add power region,
• wherein a portion of a boundary of the first incremental add power region forms an optical discontinuity adjacent to a distance vision zone of the lens,
• wherein the second incremental add power region comprises one of a spherical, a substantially spherical, and an aspheric optical power region,
• wherein the first incremental add power region comprises a combined progressive optical power region and a substantially constant optical power region.

A method, comprising:

• forming a first layer of a lens from a first material having a first index of refraction, the first layer having a first curvature and a second curvature, wherein the second curvature comprises a combined progressive curvature and a substantially spherical curvature;
• shaping a first surface of a second layer of the lens using the first layer, the second layer comprising a second material having a second index of refraction different from the first index of refraction;
• shaping a second surface of the second layer using a non-consumable mold to have a first curvature and second curvature, wherein the second curvature of the second layer provides a progression of optical power and optically communicates with the second curvature of the first layer for providing a combined optical power for correcting near distance vision;
• and
• bonding the first layer to the second layer, the second surface of the second layer forming an external surface of the lens.