An organic light emitting device has a layer structure comprising: a first electrode layer (20); a second electrode layer (40) parallel to the first electrode layer (20); and, an electrically conductive and light transmissive layer (70) parallel to the second electrode layer. An electrically insulating layer (30) is disposed between the first and second electrode layers. A layer of organic material (50) is disposed between the second electrode layer and the conductive layer. An aperture (60) in the organic layer provides an electrical connection path between the conductive layer and one of the first and second electrode layers.