Moving one eye at a time could give the impression of having superhuman control of the body. In fact, with a little effort and time, almost anyone can learn this trick. Warm up your facial muscles to maximize your chances of success; in particular, it is important to "cross" the eyes to succeed in this exercise.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Heating
Step 1. Warm up your facial muscles
In this way, they are ready for action; some of them control the coordination of eye movement and by preparing them you are more likely to succeed. To proceed:
- Massage your entire face with your hands, rubbing it in small circular motions. Pay particular attention to the area around the eyes.
- He yawns, opening his mouth as wide as possible. Open your eyes, mouth and raise your eyebrows as much as possible; now contract your face by squinting your eyes and mouth.
Step 2. Warm your eyes
Once the facial muscles are ready, dedicate to the eyes; rotate the eyeballs a few times. Keep your face facing forward, your neck stiff and move your gaze to the far left, then to the far right; without moving either your neck or your face, now look up and down.
Crossing your eyes is an alternative and very useful exercise to learn how to move one at a time. If you are not familiar with this skill, the tips described in the next step should help you
Step 3. Learn to cross your eyes if necessary
Some people may do this exercise as part of the warm-up phase, but if you're not good at it, don't worry - with a little practice you will quickly become a pro!
- Practice looking at the tip of the nose with both eyes. Slowly bring your gaze to the saddle of your nose while keeping the ocular fixation inside.
- Hold a pen at arm's length exactly between your two eyes. Focus your attention on its tip as you slowly approach it to your face, until it is 5-10 cm away; at this point, the eyes should be crossed.
- This technique sets in motion some muscles that are generally not used much, so it could tire you; when you feel tired, take a break before starting over. It takes some getting used to, but you'll make it in the end!
Step 4. Check your movements in front of a mirror
Cross your eyes as you look in the mirror to see if you have mastered the technique. Observe the position of the eyeballs; if in doubt, ask for the opinion of a friend or family member.
- If you don't have a mirror or friend who can help you, take a selfie.
- Learning to cross your eyes allows you to move one bulb at a time with greater ease.
Part 2 of 3: Cross One Eye
Step 1. Look to the far left or right
Hold the position for a few seconds, regardless of the direction you have chosen.
Step 2. Bring the outer eye into a crossed position
If you are looking to the right, you have to move your right eye, vice versa if you have turned the bulbs to the left, you have to move your left eye. While holding the inner one completely still, move the outer one until you cross your gaze lines.
Provide the eye with a reference point to follow. Hold a finger at arm's length, right in front of the outer eye; focus your attention on it and then move your finger towards the center, following it with the outer eye
Step 3. Return to the starting position
Move your finger to return the crossed eyeball to its original position; for example, if you started the exercise looking to the left, you need to make the eye return in that direction.
Practice on one side a few times to master the movement before focusing on the other eye
Step 4. Train on the opposite side
At this point, you will have become familiar with the movement and can try to repeat it with the other eye without the guidance of your finger; if you experience difficulties, feel free to use your finger again as a reference point (or 'fixation target').
Part 3 of 3: Move an Eye Outward
Step 1. Cross your eyes
Make the most of the ability to bring the eyeballs towards the nose using a pen or finger as a guide if necessary; once this position is taken, hold it for a few seconds.
Take breaks often to avoid asthenopia (eyestrain)
Step 2. Have one eye follow the movement of your finger
Keep the bulbs crossed and, from this position, place your index finger in front of the eye on the same side as it. For example, if you have decided to use your right finger, place it in front of your right eye. Concentrate the gaze of that eye on the finger without moving the opposite eye; slowly move your index finger outward, moving your eye accordingly.
It is worth putting your finger in a position from which it can only be seen by the bulb you want to move; at first, make it slightly outward
Step 3. Return to the starting position and repeat the exercise
Return the eye to the center, moving the fixation target (the finger).
To become familiar with this exercise you have to repeat it a few times with one eye and then train the opposite one
Step 4. Keep practicing to master this skill
The more you train, the easier the movement will become; try to use each eyeball individually, moving them in the center and out one at a time. At first, try to move them independently following a fixation target; if the first few times you can't do without the finger guide, try to imagine that there is.
