Can You Fix Cross Eye Dominance? Here's How!!!

Published on September 6, 2021
Duration: 20:39

Jeff Gonzalez, President of Trident Concepts, explains cross-eye dominance and offers practical solutions for shooters. He emphasizes that for new shooters, the simplest approach is to close the non-dominant eye to align the dominant eye with the sights. For those who struggle to close an eye, covering it with tape is recommended. The goal is to build confidence and accuracy with one eye, eventually progressing towards using both eyes open.

Quick Summary

For new shooters dealing with cross-eye dominance, the simplest and most effective technique is to close the non-dominant eye. This aligns the dominant eye with the firearm's sights, improving accuracy. If closing an eye is difficult, covering it with non-transparent tape on shooting glasses is a viable alternative.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction to Cross-Eye Dominance
  2. 00:19Population Statistics on Eye Dominance
  3. 01:53Defining Cross-Eye Dominance
  4. 02:24The Role of Eye Muscles and Accommodation
  5. 03:03Personal Experience with Eye Strengthening
  6. 04:27Addressing Cross-Eye Dominance in New Shooters
  7. 05:00Why Not to Worry About Cross-Eye Dominance Initially
  8. 05:06Common Techniques: Moving the Gun or Eye
  9. 06:07Simple Solution: Closing the Left Eye
  10. 06:43Alternative: Covering the Dominant Eye
  11. 07:28Demonstration: Point of Impact Shift
  12. 08:44Training with One Eye: Time, Distance, Exposure
  13. 09:55Aligning the Gun with the Aiming Eye
  14. 10:10Instructor's Perspective on Cross-Eye Dominance
  15. 11:32Shooting from the Weak Side
  16. 12:01Problems with Keeping Both Eyes Open
  17. 12:50The Goal: Stereo Optic Vision
  18. 13:37Critique of Head-Shifting Techniques
  19. 14:34Strengthening Eye Alignment Through Practice
  20. 15:15Weak Side Shooting Challenges
  21. 16:33Real-World Application and Stress
  22. 17:13Common Cross-Eye Dominant Techniques
  23. 18:07Simpler Approach for New Shooters
  24. 19:21Accepting Simple Solutions
  25. 20:09Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cross-eye dominance and how common is it?

Cross-eye dominance occurs when your dominant hand and dominant eye are on opposite sides, for example, being right-handed with a left dominant eye. Approximately 18% of the population experiences this condition, which means their brain favors one eye over the other for visual tasks.

What is the simplest way for a new shooter to address cross-eye dominance?

The most straightforward method for new shooters is to simply close their non-dominant eye. This ensures that the dominant eye is aligned with the firearm's sights, simplifying the aiming process and improving accuracy without requiring complex adjustments.

What if I can't physically close one eye easily?

If you find it difficult to close one eye, a practical alternative is to cover the dominant eye. This can be done using an eye patch or, more commonly, by applying non-transparent tape to your shooting glasses over the dominant eye.

Should I always keep both eyes open when shooting?

While the goal is often to achieve stereo optic vision with both eyes open, especially in high-stress situations, it's beneficial to train with one eye closed. This helps build accuracy and confidence, particularly for precise shots or when target exposure is limited.

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