Ocular Dominance

The same way we are right or left- handed, we also have one eye that dominates over the other. However, these two concepts are not all related and it is possible to be left-handed and have right eye dominance or vice versa.

Knowing which eye is dominant is important in eye surgeries and when fitting contact lenses. It's also important for athletes, especially in sports that require precise aim, such archery.

So how do you know which eye is dominant? I have devised a little test (follow with pictures below):
- Form a diamond shape with your hands
- Holding this diamond, stretch your arms out ahead
- With both eyes open, view a small object at a distance through the diamond (such a clock or light switch on the wall)
- Close one eye at at time

When your dominant eye is closed, the object will be hidden by your hands. When your non-dominant eye is closed, the object will be visible.

I have attached pictures with examples of a person who is Right eye dominant.

Thanks for reading. Please feel free to send any questions or comments my way. Merry Christmas!