No. Oxidation does not form in layers or patches. Oxidation forms evenly as a thin film which usually starts at the top of the lens.
The layers and patches you speak of is actually the damaged UV layer, caused in most cases by an abrasive headlight cleaner like those sold in most American automotive stores. More.
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