eye dominance
[/aɪ ˈdɑːmɪnəns/]
noun
dominância ocular
1. The tendency to prefer visual input from one eye over the other, determining which eye is used for sighting and focusing in activities requiring precision
The athlete's eye dominance was tested to improve his shooting accuracy.
A dominância ocular do atleta foi testada para melhorar sua precisão no disparo.
2. The natural preference of one eye over the other for visual tasks, regardless of which eye is stronger
Right eye dominance is more common than left eye dominance in the general population.
A dominância do olho direito é mais comum que a dominância do olho esquerdo na população geral.
Eye dominance is particularly important in shooting sports, archery, and precision activities in both Brazilian and American contexts. Sports coaches and optometrists routinely assess eye dominance to optimize athletic performance and visual correction strategies. The concept is less commonly discussed in everyday conversation but is standard terminology in professional sports and vision care.
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