EYE DOMINANCE | How to Diagnose & Fix

Published on February 1, 2020
Duration: 13:44

This video addresses eye dominance issues in shooting, differentiating it from sight alignment. It demonstrates how to diagnose eye dominance using the triangle test and offers a practical solution: a slight head turn towards the non-dominant shoulder to maintain binocular vision while aligning sights. Ineffective fixes like switching hands or closing an eye are also discussed.

Quick Summary

The best way to fix eye dominance in shooting is a slight head turn towards your non-dominant shoulder. This aligns your dominant eye with the sights while keeping both eyes open, preserving peripheral vision and depth perception, unlike closing an eye or switching hands.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Sponsorship
  2. 00:45Diagnosing Eye Dominance
  3. 01:30Sight Alignment vs. Eye Dominance
  4. 04:20Ineffective Fixes Explained
  5. 06:40The Head Turn Solution
  6. 07:45The Triangle Test Demo
  7. 10:00Live Fire Application

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I diagnose my eye dominance for shooting?

Use the triangle test: extend your arms, form a triangle with your hands, and look through it at a distant object. Close one eye at a time. The eye through which you can still see the object clearly is likely your dominant eye.

What is the best way to fix eye dominance when shooting?

The recommended method is a slight head turn towards your non-dominant shoulder. This aligns your dominant eye with the sights while allowing you to keep both eyes open for better situational awareness and depth perception.

Why shouldn't I close one eye when shooting?

Closing one eye sacrifices crucial peripheral vision, which is vital for situational awareness in tactical scenarios. It also negatively impacts depth perception and can lead to inconsistent aiming.

Is switching shooting hands a solution for eye dominance?

No, switching shooting hands does not address the underlying issue of eye dominance. The problem lies with which eye is dominant, not which hand is used for the firearm.

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