And, as a bonus we can effectively double R-Studio’s color scheme options. And, with R-Studio 1.2 there is the promise of more customizability using the custom theme editor.īut, can we go darker? The answer is yes. My eyes have been most appreciative of this feature. For R users, a dark IDE option was available with R-Studio 1.1 and later. Dark IDE Theme Using Color InversionĪ dark IDE theme is pretty common place in the coding community. So how do you easily overcome bright out-of-the-box color schemes, keep an aesthetically pleasant look, and not waste too much time trying.
The final part of my strategy against eye strain has been to keep my color schemes and themes dark. I use a pair of EyeYee’s Blue Light Blocking Computer Reading Glasses and they work great.
Another option that has worked wonders for me is purchasing a good set of reading glasses that strip out some of the blue light. Besides reducing eye strain, the removal or reduction of the blue light should also help you get to sleep easier if your burning the midnight oil, so to speak. You can also get third party software like f.lux. Many operating systems come with this capability built in, (e.g., The Windows “Night Light” mode or the MacOS “Night Shift” mode). One way to reduce the effects of looking at your screen all day is to strip out some of the blue light being emitted.
Getting Rid of the Bluesīefore we jump into saving our eyes with Dark IDEs, let’s talk briefly about blue light a source of eye strain, and some of the strategies I’ve used to manage it.īlue light emitted from a monitor or mobile device screens can be both stressful to the eyes and play a role in making it difficult to sleep at night. The nice part about the solution I’ll be sharing with you is it even works for word processor and spreadsheet software, which have always been painfully bright for my tastes. In this post, we’ll make work environments like R-studio even easier on the eyes, by making it truly “dark”, including your plot area, window frames, etc. All of which will slow your productivity. Typical symptoms include soreness, irritation, and difficulty focusing your vision. Why? If your 9 to 5 has you chained to a computer, you’ve likely experienced eye strain. A dark IDE theme may increase visual comfort and productivity for those spending extended amounts of time coding, writing, and reading at a computer terminal.
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