The method involves producing an optical component (10) having a transparent assembly of cells (15) juxtaposed in parallel at a surface of the component. Each cell is hermetically closed. The component is cut along a defined contour on its surface related to a determined shape for a transparent optical unit. The component is drilled for fixing the optical unit on a maintenance support such as a frame. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) an optical component (B) an ocular glass produced by cutting an optical component.