EDGE PROTECTION RING FOR POLISHING A LENS AND POLISHING METHOD

摘要

The present invention provides a method for polishing the optical surfaces of an ophtalmic lens while protecting the edge of the lens, the method comprising: a covering the lens edge but leaving the at least one lens optic surface exposed b inserting the lens into a container containing a fluid c agitating the container, wherein the at least one lens optic surface is polished but the lens edge is not polished d removing the lens from the container and e uncovering the lens edge. The lens edge is covered by providing an annular member having an inner surface and a slot defined in the inner surface that is configured to receive and protect the lens edge.