How to Tell Which Eye is Dominant
The dominant eye is the eye that is used most in situations that require precise positional information. Any kind of game that requires aim, such as darts, target shooting, hunting, archery, and bowling employs the use of your dominant eye. Your dominant eye may not coincide with your dominant hand. This is commonly known as cross-dominance. Another concept is co-dominance, which is quite similar to being ambidextrous, although this is extremely rare. Try out a simple test at home to determine which of your eyes is dominant.
Instructions
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Go to the webpage provided in the resources section and print out the USAEyes Dominant Eye Test Card.
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Cut along the dotted lines shown on the printed page. The first line reduces the size of the card and the remaining dotted lines outline the box you will look through during the test.
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Hold the card out at arm's length and center the crosshairs of the card on a stationary object.
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Bring the card slowly toward your face, keeping focused on the object. The card should automatically be brought toward your dominant eye.
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Repeat the test a few times to confirm which eye is dominant.
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