Eye Comfort Themes for VS Code

A beautiful pair of VS Code themes designed specifically to reduce eye strain during long coding sessions. These themes feature carefully selected colors that are comfortable for extended use while maintaining excellent readability and syntax highlighting.

Features

• Two complementary themes: Eye Comfort Dark and Eye Comfort Light
• Scientifically-informed color choices: Colors selected to minimize eye fatigue
• Excellent contrast ratios: Ensures optimal readability
• Comprehensive syntax highlighting: Support for all major programming languages
• Consistent design: Unified aesthetic across both themes

Themes

Eye Comfort Dark

• Warm dark background (#1e1e2e) - easier on the eyes than pure black
• Soft foreground colors with excellent contrast
• Comfortable syntax highlighting with muted, pleasant colors
• Reduced blue light emission for evening coding sessions

Eye Comfort Light

• Cream-white background (#faf8f5) - softer than pure white
• Gentle contrast that's easy on the eyes
• Clear, readable syntax highlighting
• Perfect for well-lit environments and daytime coding

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for "Eye Comfort Themes"
4. Click Install
5. Go to Settings > Color Theme
6. Select either "Eye Comfort Dark" or "Eye Comfort Light"

Color Philosophy

Both themes are designed with eye comfort in mind:

• Backgrounds: Warm tones instead of pure black/white
• Contrast: Optimal contrast ratios for readability without strain
• Syntax Colors: Carefully balanced hues that are distinct but not overwhelming
• UI Elements: Consistent, subtle colors that don't distract from code

Recommended Settings

For the best eye comfort experience, consider these VS Code settings:

{
  "editor.fontSize": 14,
  "editor.lineHeight": 1.5,
  "editor.fontFamily": "'Fira Code', 'Cascadia Code', 'JetBrains Mono', monospace",
  "editor.cursorBlinking": "smooth",
  "editor.renderLineHighlight": "gutter"
}

Contributing

Found an issue or have a suggestion? Please open an issue on GitHub!

License

MIT License - feel free to use and modify as needed.