The invention relates to a mould (2) for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens or an ophthalmic lens blank called a puck (3), equipped with an insert (1), said mould comprising a first portion (2A) intended to mould the front face of the ophthalmic lens or puck, a second portion (2B) intended to mould the back face of the ophthalmic lens or puck and at least one third portion (2C) intended to mould a peripheral lateral face of the ophthalmic lens or puck. According to the invention, said mould (2) comprises at least one recess (2B1, 2B2, 2B3, 2B4) for positioning the insert (1), before and during the moulding.