An integrated optical assembly including a light management component with an
entry surface and a light delivery component having an exit surface attached to
the entry surface of the light management component is disclosed The light management
component and the light delivery component are attached together in a manner that
defines voids between the entry surface of the light management component and the
exit surface of the light delivery component. The voids between the light management
component and the light delivery component may provide an air interface over substantial
portions of the entry surface of the light management component.