I find reading on my iPad difficult on my eyes as well. So, I also bought the smallest of the Kindles. It isn't backlit so it doesn't hurt my eyes like a computer or the iPad can. Since it is small, I take it everywhere. I occasionally will read on my phone but it is the same issue as the iPad - backlighting. I do love my Kindle. And my iPad. And my laptop... So much for reducing my number of electronics.