Binocular (dual) vision is only possible if both eyes are working, and are engaged at the same level.

Excellent binocular vision is a predisposition for depth perception (sometimes referred to as 3D vision), which is needed for a person to correctly judge distance, both from an object, as well as between two or multiple objects. Depth perception is a skill that is essential not only for the purpose of seeing, but for general safety.

The better the partnership of the two eyes, the better your 3D vision. Ultimately, your eyes must work together in tandem to transmit two separate images to the visual cortex of the brain where they can be correctly converted into one image in a process called fusion. In order for the fusion to happen, the eyes must look in the same direction and with the same strength, meaning that neither eye is lacking acuity and making the other eye do all the work.  

Obtaining strong 3D vision is a multi-step process that leverages the techniques presented in this program, as well as a series of other advanced techniques. The techniques below will get you started.

This is a fun and highly versatile technique that is used for the purpose of field of clarity expansion, eye-body coordination, eye activation/engagement, and 3D vision development. For good results this must be practiced with one eye at a time.

Choose a target. It can be a real shooting target, a spot on a fence, a trunk of a thin tree, or a pillow that you prop against your bed’s headboard.

Get a few balls. Juggling balls (such as the ones by Overbound) are best if you do not want them to run away. Bouncy balls are best if you intend to catch them as they bounce off your target.

• Stand away from the target wearing your mono lens

• Look at the target, connect with it (don’t just glance), then throw a ball against it

• Repeat until you run out of balls, then pick them up (still wearing your Clarity Trainer and looking at each ball as you pick it) and start again

• Repeat for at least 20 throws with each eye, then throw a round with both eyes uncovered. Did you get better at hitting the target? Look around, has your perception of distance sharpened?

Practice Lenses: L and R

Tips & Watch outs:

• Adjust the distance from the target based on your abilities. At first stand close to the target (even very close). Allow yourself to succeed. Then slowly increase the distance, either in the same practice session or over time.

This eye activation and coordination technique gently forces each eye to equally engage in the process of seeing. It leverages movement, and is fun to do.

Just this once you will NOT be asked to look into the shield, instead, your eyes will follow the ball

• Stand straight with your Trainer on and a training ball in your hand

• Notice that when you close an eye, you cannot see the ball in the corresponding hand (i.e. if you hold the ball in your right hand and you close your right eye, you will not be able to see the ball) 

• With both eyes open, throw the ball from one hand to the other, like a juggler, over your head. Follow the ball with your eyes and your head as it leaves your hand, and as it reappears on the other side.

• Switch directions back and forth or practice one direction for 10 throws and then reverse for another 10 throws.

Practice Lenses: #1

Tips & Watch outs:

• This may be hard at first, you may be dropping the ball often. Over time your binocular vision and your eye-body coordination improves and the technique becomes easier to perform

• You may choose to juggle without the Trainer first, to get accustomed to the movement. Track the ball with your naked eyes at all times and make sure your head follows your gaze accordingly.

This is a somewhat advanced practice that leads to eye alignment and correct fusion of the two images that are coming from each eye.

You will need a brock string to practice.

• Place a bead on the brock string at a distance at which you can see it clearly

• Bring the brock string to your nose and look at the bead

• Become aware of the string splitting into two strings in front of and behind the bead. Be aware of the two strings crossing right at the bead, at your point of focus. As if the string formed and X with the bead right in the center.

• Both strings should be of the same thickness and clarity

• If you see this, then move the bead to a new distance and observe the same.

• You can also place 3 beads in a row and move your gaze from bead to bead, again. Observing the cross moving to the bead that you are looking at. Notice that the bead you look at is seen singular, while the other two beads are seen double.

Practice Lenses: no lenses

Tips & Watch outs:

• Solving for difficulties:

  First test this technique at a few distances to see if there is one that is the closest to the described scenario. Once you find that distance, start your practice there and only move the bead after you succeed reliably.

  • Each string has a different thickness or clarity: Look at the string with each eye separately and remember what it looks like, then look at it with both eyes together. Repeat many times.

  • Strings cross before or after the bead: Close your eyes and imagine the strings crossing at the bead. Then open your eyes and look at the bead. Do not stare. Do not try to hold the image. Even a minor improvement is a win! Repeat many times.

  • There is only one string: Work on activating your eyes, one of your eyes is most likely not contributing to your seeing.

• If after a while you realize that this is too difficult, you should work on eye activation first (for example the Ball at a Target technique) and ensure you are able to imagine with your eyes closed (or even open). The lack of either of these skills will make your practice significantly more difficult.

• To remind yourself of the set-up, proper hold and use of the brock string, refer to the instructions in Modular 2.