The dominant eye is the eye that looks directly at an object.
The non-dominant eye is the eye that looks at the same object at
a slight angle. This small difference provides
depth perception.
Being right or left handed will not necessarily determine if
you are right or left eye dominant.
Eye dominance is an important consideration for
monovision correction to reduce the need for reading glasses
or bifocals. Anyone who is
presbyopic should consider monovision.
Determining the dominant eye is actually very simple. We have
developed a free
USAEyes Dominant Eye Test Card that you can download
and print from your computer.
After printing the card, cut away the dotted lines. Hold
the card at arm's length and focus on a stationary object through
the center hole. While staying focused on the object, bring the
card close to your face. The card will automatically center on the
eye that is dominant. Feel free to distribute the USAEyes
Dominant Eye Test Card to your friends.
Another similar test for eye dominance is with the both eyes
open, raise your right arm and point to an object in the distance.
Anything more than about 20 feet away is ideal. Continue to look
at and point at the object and cover the left eye. Did your pointing
finger seem to move off the target? Continue pointing and cover
your right eye. Did your pointing finger seem to move off the target
with your right eye covered? Your dominant eye is the eye you using
when the pointing finger does not seem to move. Being right or left
handed will not necessarily determine if you are right or left eye
dominant.
Try both tests. They should both determine the same eye is dominant.
If you are ready to choose a doctor to be evaluated for conventional
or custom
wavefront
Lasik,
All-Laser Lasik,
PRK,
LASEK,
Epi-Lasik,
NearVision CK,
RLE, or any
refractive surgery procedure, we highly recommend you consider
a doctor who has been evaluated and certified by the USAEyes
nonprofit organization. Locate a USAEyes Evaluated & Certified
Lasik Laser Eye Surgeon.
