I think you may have some valid points here. I use specs, have been using for past 8-9 years. I remember using dark colour schemes as long as I can remember and don’t remember exactly when this issue started. Maybe, 1-2 years. I have two specs, different design but same power. I will experiment with the other one to see if that helps.

Currently I’m using the light version of light owl theme. Still experimenting to see it I can find better ones. I am fond of yellowish backgrounds though, like the one here at HN or the one present in ACME.