I think I'm going to switch eyes for pistol

spacecoast · October 27, 2010, 07:42 PM

I'm extremely nearsighted (corrected with contacts), righthanded and left eye dominant. My eye doctor has given me slightly different prescriptions in each eye, such that my long distance vision is best with my left (dominant) eye, but my close and intermediate distance vision is better with my right (trying to fight the inevitable outward movement of what is a comfortable reading distance). I have noted that my right eye vision is sharper at arms' length than my left (although it's my non-dominant eye), so I am thinking I should learn to shoot 25 and 50 yard targets using my right eye.

Agree? Disagree? Why or why not?

**Shane Tuttle** · October 27, 2010, 08:52 PM

I agree. It takes work, but your brain can adjust to switching dominate eyes.

Casimer · October 27, 2010, 10:23 PM

Have you considered custom prescribed shooting glasses? I don't wear glasses, but have often read about BE shooters getting prescriptions specifically for pistol shooting.

Here's an optometrist who specializes in prescriptions for shooters - http://www.starreloaders.com/edhall/nwongarts.html

Bones · October 28, 2010, 12:59 AM

For my old eyes, I have found that "Last Year's" reading glasses are pretty good for me....

T/C Hunter · November 5, 2010, 04:58 PM

I am right handed left eye dominate too. I use my left eye when shooting hand guns and right eye with rifles. They do make specail contact now that are by focal . Might be your best bet. But it's not a prblem to use your right eye. In match shooting just close one eye.

mapsjanhere · November 5, 2010, 07:43 PM

One word, lasik. Went from "can't find the soap in the shower" to shooting 1/2" groups. If you're past 35, it's the best $2k you ever spend.

October 27, 2010, 07:42 PM	#1
spacecoast Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Sunshine and Keystone States Posts: 3,398	I think I'm going to switch eyes for pistol I'm extremely nearsighted (corrected with contacts), righthanded and left eye dominant. My eye doctor has given me slightly different prescriptions in each eye, such that my long distance vision is best with my left (dominant) eye, but my close and intermediate distance vision is better with my right (trying to fight the inevitable outward movement of what is a comfortable reading distance). I have noted that my right eye vision is sharper at arms' length than my left (although it's my non-dominant eye), so I am thinking I should learn to shoot 25 and 50 yard targets using my right eye. Agree? Disagree? Why or why not? __________________ My guns include S&W and Colt revolvers, Colt and Ruger pistols, Remington 870 shotgun, Henry and Marlin .22LR rifles, Hi-Point 9mm carbine and Lancaster Arms AK. I reload handgun rounds with a Lee hand press, over 18K rounds since Nov. 2009 with nary a squib nor kaboom.

October 27, 2010, 08:52 PM	#2
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Blue Grass, IA Posts: 8,206	I agree. It takes work, but your brain can adjust to switching dominate eyes. __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

October 28, 2010, 12:59 AM	#4
Bones Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2010 Posts: 122	For my old eyes, I have found that "Last Year's" reading glasses are pretty good for me.... __________________ READY on the "LEFT!"....READY on the "RIGHT!"...PULL!

November 5, 2010, 04:58 PM	#5
T/C Hunter Member Join Date: August 31, 2007 Location: Trumansburg New York Posts: 50	Me too I am right handed left eye dominate too. I use my left eye when shooting hand guns and right eye with rifles. They do make specail contact now that are by focal . Might be your best bet. But it's not a prblem to use your right eye. In match shooting just close one eye.

November 5, 2010, 07:43 PM	#6
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,269	One word, lasik. Went from "can't find the soap in the shower" to shooting 1/2" groups. If you're past 35, it's the best $2k you ever spend. __________________ F 135 - the right choice

October 27, 2010, 10:23 PM	#3
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,913	Have you considered custom prescribed shooting glasses? I don't wear glasses, but have often read about BE shooters getting prescriptions specifically for pistol shooting. Here's an optometrist who specializes in prescriptions for shooters - http://www.starreloaders.com/edhall/nwongarts.html