Yes - that was very helpful. I did not increase the font-size (yet, still not thrilled about that), but I did make the body text and muted text blacker. Here's a before and after

http://imgur.com/a/7Hf4i

The difference is subtle, but it's an improvement in my opinion.

I like it. That, plus some ⌘+'s, have helped. I didn't mention it before, but I also appreciate the bright yellow hover/active state over job links.

Before feels better. But that's just my opinion