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spacecoast · March 10, 2011, 09:13 AM

When using a telescope, we advise the user to keep both eyes open and simply cover one with a hand. That's usually not an option when shooting, so I would think it best to keep both open and learn to ignore what the non-dominant eye is seeing. I have also seen Bullseye shooters who use glasses with one lens blocked, which also permits both eyes to remain open for maximum relaxation.

March 10, 2011, 09:13 AM	#7
spacecoast Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Sunshine and Keystone States Posts: 4,461	When using a telescope, we advise the user to keep both eyes open and simply cover one with a hand. That's usually not an option when shooting, so I would think it best to keep both open and learn to ignore what the non-dominant eye is seeing. I have also seen Bullseye shooters who use glasses with one lens blocked, which also permits both eyes to remain open for maximum relaxation.