Light Sensitivity

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Hello, I am Queen Nanashi of Kuninoryu.

In my home we do not have nearly as much light as there is here on the ship, and as such, my eyes are aching from the excess of light.

I am aware that on this ship there are many people from various worlds. I hope that one of you might be able to suggest something that could help my situation.

Thank you greatly for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Nanashi, Queen of Kuninoryu

Comments

[icy-alderaanian.livejournal.com]

I was part of the Royal House of Alderaan once, even if I wasn't royal myself.

Droptacs are the least visible option. They fit between the eyeball and the eyelid. Only people with high manual dexterity, without claws, and who can also stand to touch their own eyes can wear them.

They're very similar to contact lenses, though the material is slightly thicker.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Well, I have higher manual dexterity than even the most skilled human. I have never before tried touching my own eye before though.

I am afraid I am not familiar with contact lenses either.

Though my country was advanced in technology for our world, it seems that we were still far behind many places.

[icy-alderaanian.livejournal.com]

It takes practice. [She's neutral. When you work with people who can see and manipulate microscopic detail...]

They are flexible lenses, shaped like small thin-walled bowls, that fit closely to the eyes. It's difficult to see if someone is wearing one, if it's well made.

Droptacs are slightly more obvious, since the eye seems slightly darker, but it's still easier to conceal than a pair of glareshades.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

Are they more comfortable than these, glareshades? Or the sunglasses Beastboy mentioned?

[icy-alderaanian.livejournal.com]

Sunglasses are another word for glareshades. Not one I've heard in some time, though. I suppose things must be different for his culture.

I've worn both. Shades are far easier to put on and take off. Droptacs take a certain amount of getting used to - they can be irritating at first, and not everyone is comfortable with touching their eyes.

But droptacs aren't affected by wet weather, won't steam up, and allow a wider field of view.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

They certainly sound superior, as long as I can adjust to them. Where might I be able to find a pair of these?

[icy-alderaanian.livejournal.com]

A good question, Your Highness.

I don't know. A certain amount of salvaged technology is present here on Stacy, of course.

[sanguineroyal.livejournal.com]

I have plans to explore the ship later. Perhaps I can find something then. Thank you very much for your assistance.