Comment on Small study suggests dark mode doesn’t save much power for very human reasons

ch00f@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

• ChickenZenphyre@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  At first, yes. But as i grew older, dark mode is needed because it helps with the eyes.

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  • Dirk@lemmy.ml ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Except it doesn’t.

    healthline.com/…/is-dark-mode-better-for-your-eye…

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    • Enkers@sh.itjust.works ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Your own source disagrees with you:

      ###Are there benefits to using dark mode?

      The research into dark mode’s effects is far from conclusive. But anecdotally, some people claim that using dark mode does benefit them.

      ####Dark mode may reduce eye strain

      Fans of dark mode claim that it can increase the amount of contrast between the text that you’re reading and the background.

      This would, in theory, make it easier to read on your device. Since reading for long spans of time on a screen can lead to eye strain and dry eye, it seems like it might be worth giving it a try to give your eyes a break.

      ####Dark mode may cut down on blue light exposure

      Blue light exposure does have demonstrated side effects, such as difficulty sleeping and eye strain.

      Dark mode may cut down on your exposure to blue light, but you may also achieve these results by turning down the brightness of your screen after dark, especially when the space around you is dark.

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      • The_Decryptor@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        “Fans claim it may offer an improvement” isn’t exactly a definitive statement.

        From what I understand the research does actually show little to no improvement for either mode, which is actually a bit odd because we know the eye performs better the brighter the surroundings (Since it causes the pupil to contract, increasing the depth of field)

        Maybe it’s a sign that we just need more research into the effectiveness in interfaces.

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      • rumba@lemmy.zip ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        Screw all that, dark mode is better for my brain.

        Light mode makes my pupils dilate more which probably corrects my vision a little better, But I’m not constantly seeking out dark mode on all my applications for nothing. I feel better reading text in dark mode than I do in light mode.

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      • Dirk@lemmy.ml ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        Studies on whether dark mode and other blue light filtering solutions work to mitigate blue light exposure are inconclusive. However, it seems dark mode is more likely to affect sleep rhythm than eye strain.

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• cheers_queers@lemm.ee ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  everything possible on my phone is dark mode. i am prone to migraines tho.

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