Eye Dominance Test #doctoreyehealth

Eye dominance, also known as ocular dominance, refers to the preference of visual input from one eye over the other. This phenomenon is similar to the concept of being right-handed or left-handed, but it pertains to vision. The dominant eye is the one that sends more accurate positional information to the brain, and it tends to guide the visual system more effectively.

The eye dominance test is a simple procedure to determine which eye is dominant. One common method is the Miles test: an individual extends their arms, creating a small triangle their hands and then centers a distant object within the triangle. While keeping both eyes open, the individual alternates closing one eye at a time. The eye that keeps the object centered is the dominant eye.

In sports such as shooting, tennis, and in video games, eye dominance can play a significant role. For shooters, knowing their dominant eye helps in aligning the sights accurately, which is crucial for hitting the target. In tennis, eye dominance can influence how a player judges distance and speed of the ball, affecting their timing and accuracy. Similarly, in video games, especially those that require precise aiming, understanding which eye is dominant can help in positioning oneself for optimal performance. Being aware of eye dominance allows athletes and gamers to better tailor their training and techniques to enhance their performance.

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[grandparedpill]

I'm left eye dominant, funny though I'm right-handed and I aim my bow with my right eye.

[maggyhandy]

This was such a fun and informative activity

[GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

I’m right handed, but my left eye is the dominant eye. Also holds true concerning my vision. I have astigmatism and I’m very near sighted. My left eye’s vision is better than my right eye, even after correcting the vision with contacts and glasses!

[paulabrown]

Right eye and right handed. My Eye Surgeon checked this before I had cataract surgery recently. Have Toric in Right eye and Apthera in Left eye, No reading glasses now. Just tried this test after my new lens. Right eye dominant.

[litigioussociety]

What's weird for me is I'm left eye dominant, but my left eye has worse vision than my right eye.

[emam]

I’m right eye dominant.
PS: this “test” is really cool!

[kimhenrickson]

Such a cool yet simple test! I’m right eye dominant and right handed

[marcusv]

Left eye! Just went to my opthalmologist and she did this exact same procedure/test to make sure I was getting the right multifocale contacts. Thanks Dr Eye Health!

[divahc]

Left eye dominant. I write left-handed, but I'm "mixed-handed". Some things I can easily do with either hand, others I have a clear right or left hand preference. So, not ambidextrous, definitely mixed-handed, though.

[AhaMomentsIIDevLLC]

Thank you for sharing real health for our eyes. How we can help/heal our eyes!

[nataliaderevyanko]

Thank you ! I recently had an eye test for a new glasses prescription and it turned out that now my right eye is dominant, but before it was the left eye. All because of glasses)

[rebeccablanchard]

I'm right eye dominant and right now, my contacts prescription has my dominant eye over powered for distance and my left eye under powered so that I use it for up close when using my contacts.

[FluffyTurtles]

Didn't know this was a thing. All this time I thought my eyes were messed up. 😂

[lemon_crochet]

This was a fun exercise, i found out my dominant eye is my right eye. But what do i do with this information?

[dharabts]

Hey Dr. Can u make a vedio about retinitis pigmentosa and how we slowdown the progress of it and it's treatment

[Thanosksas]

I can't even see the focus point without making the hole triangle smaller

[jennifergiuffre]

I recently became pretty impaired in my left eye due to a retinal detachment so I guess my right eye has no choice but to be dominant 😊

[r-wq]

What's the importance of knowing which eye is dominant?

[tjinwei]

Are there any implications to being either right or left eye dominant?

[brittneylyntalks]

Right eye dominant! Left eye has floaters and astigmatism