As programmers, we spend countless hours staring at our screens, writing and debugging code. A good theme can help reduce eye strain and create a comfortable work environment. Visual Studio Code, a popular source-code editor, supports a multitude of themes that you can customize to suit your preferences. Here are 10 themes for Visual Studio Code that are not just stylish but also easy on the eyes.

1.Quiet Light – This theme is a soft blend of pastel colors that are relaxing to look at, providing a calm setting for coding sessions.

2.Solarized Light – It uses a carefully selected palette of colors that are designed to reduce contrast and brightness, making it soothing for long coding hours.

3.Monokai Dimmed –Monokai is already a famous choice among developers; this ‘dimmed’ variant brings in subtle colors on a dark background which helps in reducing eye strain.

4.One Monokai – A darker theme that beautifully combines greenish accents with monochrome undertones to minimize visual distractions.

5.Ayu Mirage – A minimalist dark theme with soft hues that provide enough contrast without being overbearing on the eyesight.

6.Night Owl – Specifically designed for night-time coding, Night Owl offers a balanced color scheme that isn’t too harsh in low-light conditions.

7.Dracula Soft – The popular Dracula theme has a ‘soft’ version which tones down the saturation for more comfortable day-long coding sessions.

8.Nord – Inspired by the arctic north landscapes, Nord provides a cool, bluish color palette which is pleasing and easy to work with during any time of the day.

9.Palenight – As smooth as it sounds, Palenight serves muted purples and pinks on a dark background that allows you to stare at the screen without squinting.

10.Material Theme Lighter – For those who prefer light themes, this one offers clean and clear visuals without using overly bright tones.

Each of these themes can be found and installed directly within Visual Studio Code’s Extensions Marketplace. Customization is also available for these themes if you like a particular layout but want to change certain aspects like font size or color intensity to reduce eye strain further. Happy coding with your new aesthetically pleasing and eye-friendly environment!