An element (1) is provided for stabilising an optoelectronic device (7), wherein the element (1) comprises a main body (1C), wherein the main body (1C) consists of a glass or at least comprises a glass and wherein the main body (1C) comprises a first and a second surface (1A, 1B). The first and second surface (1A, 1B) are opposite to one another and extend in each case in a lateral main direction of extension of the element (1), wherein a protective layer (2A, 2B) is formed at least at one of the surfaces (1A, 1B) and wherein the protective layer (2A, 2B) is configured and arranged in such a way that cracks (3) present in the main body (1C) are filled in by a material of the protective layer (2A, 2B). In addition, an optoelectronic device (7) is provided.