Optical article having anti-theft feature and a system and method for inhibiting theft of same

摘要: An optical article for being transformed from a pre-activated state of functionality to an activated State of functionality is provided. The optical article includes a convertible element disposed in or proximate to the optical article and being responsive to an external stimulus. The convertible element for irreversibly altering the optical article from the pre activated state of functionality to the activated state of functionality upon interaction with the external stimulus.