retardite-technology
Retardite is a slow glass material used in various products, including discs implanted in Esther's eyes that delay visual perception by days.
2 chapters across 1 book
Other Days, Other Eyes (1972)Bob Shaw
In this chapter, Garrod learns that his wife Esther has undergone a groundbreaking eye operation that allows her to see again through the use of Retardite discs, which delay vision by one to three days. Garrod navigates his professional challenges involving public relations crises and production demands for Retardite products, while grappling with the emotional and practical implications of Esther's new, delayed vision. The chapter explores the technological and personal adjustments required for Esther's restored sight and Garrod's hope for their future together.
In this chapter, Alban Garrod awaits the arrival of his blind wife Esther, confronting his own fears about their strained relationship and his moral weakness in facing confrontation. Esther arrives determined and strong despite her blindness, revealing she has been monitoring Garrod's interactions, particularly his association with Jane Wason. The chapter ends with Garrod realizing the truth about the absence of satellites and the use of Retardite dust to observe the world, deepening the mystery and his internal conflict.