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thisrod
This looks like the ACME editor color scheme, but in reverse video.
lacampbell
I get around this problem by using cheap computers where low contrast is built into the monitor.
rectangletangle
Same, the Thinkpad's crappy monitor is a great unintentional feature.
harrygeez
I'm using base16 ocean-dark theme and it's pretty similar.
jwdunne
I don't know why but low contrast, dark themes strain my eyes more than their counter part.

Wondering if it's because I have astigmatisms in both eyes - I'm sure I've read somewhere that's the case but cannot remember where.

geocar
I used to have astigmatism in both eyes. After three rounds of laser I don't.

I throughout strongly prefer high contrast schemes -- indeed I don't like any syntax colouring at all.

I'd like to see that article if you can find it. I admit as a sample size of one I might be aberrant but if not, then the effect you describe (if it exists) might have a neurological basis as well.

psiclops
I prefer medium to high contrast. If it gets too low, it gets hard to read.
samsaga2
The best theme for my eyes Yang light https://github.com/11111000000/tao-theme-emacs
oddlyaromatic
When I am having trouble focusing on work, over the years I've found kicking everything into grayscale really helps me get more done. Since learning to code, though, I haven't found a good grayscale solution to syntax highlighting. This looks like it has just enough, thanks for sharing!
cygned
I also used it for quite some time. Switching back to Leuven now and then.
anotheryou
Why not high contrast + low brightness?

Has the added benefit that opening google doesn't burn out your eyes and you can still see in sunlight too, when you turn up the brightness.