Comfortable and clear to look at for the intended viewing conditions.
Reach for it when describing visual design that reduces avoidable strain without making a medical claim
The eye-friendly timetable uses large type, strong contrast, and generous spacing.
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everyday
easy on the eyes
Fits when pleasant appearance suits informal praise
Careful The idiom often means attractive and does not establish comfort or accessibility.
warm
gentle on the eyes
Fits when approachable language can describe a calm visual effect
Careful The phrase is subjective and too vague for accessibility conformance.
professional
low-glare
Fits when reflected or emitted glare is the measured improvement
Careful Low-glare addresses one source of discomfort and says nothing about size or contrast.
professional
Fits when text can be recognized and followed easily
Careful Readable covers language and structure as well as visual presentation.
professional
visually comfortable
Fits when reduced glare, strain, or crowding should be stated directly
Careful Visual comfort varies by viewer and viewing conditions.
eye-friendly display
The eye-friendly display adapts brightness to the room.
eye-friendly layout
An eye-friendly layout keeps long lines of text from becoming tiring.
eye-friendly colors
Eye-friendly colors still need sufficient contrast for small labels.
Keep in mind
Eye-friendly describes viewing comfort; it does not claim to prevent eye disease.
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