An optoelectronic device includes a conductive base, a reflective conductive layer on the conductive base, a first semiconductor layer on the conductive layer configured as a first confinement layer, an active layer on the first semiconductor layer configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, a second semiconductor layer on the active layer configured as a second confinement layer, an electrode on the second semiconductor layer, and a current blocking structure on the reflective conductive layer comprising a thin transparent insulation layer aligned with the electrode configured to block current flow from the electrode, to dissipate heat generated at an interface between the first semiconductor layer and the reflective conductive layer, and to transmit electromagnetic radiation reflected from the reflective conductive layer,