What's with the Eyepatch

A look at why I wear the eyepatch . Guys here is a link to my PayPal account if you want to help support the kind of videos I'm making . Thank you So Much . www.paypal.me/JoeWayneRhea

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

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[@maskedslapper801]

Hey man an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. Good on you for being able to move on. Lord knows I couldnt.

[@crystalgail2110]

Hey... Joe. Finally found your channel great job!

[@7pines77]

Hey Joe, I am struggling to make up my mind on what scope to buy for a Savage A22 target model rifle that Im setting up for a bench rest shooting. I’m thinking I’d like an Swfa fixed power or a Vortex diamondback but can’t decide what power would be best the 50 to 150 yard range. Any help would be greatly appreciated. my price range is 300 to 400$ Thanks man

[@30-06]

Joe, I’ve been your fan for sometime but this video showed up in recommendation... and this video lead me to your videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpzWY5iVpc-UqbM

[@flea-kh7om]

Hey Joe, I'd never seen this replay before. I'm 70 yrs old and live up in the mountains of Virginia. I know all to well about an eye for an eye. We are all just really glad your OK and hopefully well never have any problems from all this again Joe. We appreciate you a lot so take care. Vern

[@godzilla932]

You gotta great attitude guy

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

godzilla932 . Thanks

[@tanimationchannel4951]

I was expecting a "You'll shoot your eye out kid" story This is just bad, glad you shared it.

[@nexusisdead421]

TAnimation channel ._. This aint Christmas story

[@jerememes270]

xD

[@theblindref4u]

We all thought that

[@gmctech]

Wow... I was floored when you told your story of the events leading up to the patch... additionally I was shocked that anyone would ask you about your eye patch. I just assume when I see an eye patch the story behind it is never going to be a happy one so I just prefer to leave it alone, and by giving us the rundown on how you ended up with yours it proves my reasoning. .. thank you for sharing such a personal part of your private life with us. I'm glad your around to make videos and to provide entertainment and info on KZbin.

[@weirdscience8341]

i thought it was to keep his aiming eye keen

[@billware6721]

I’m almost embarrassed to have clicked on this. Thank you for your comments. I couldn’t have said it better.

[@KathrynLiz1]

Hear hear... my feelings too...

[@elonmust7470]

toughen up, ladies.

[@marvinhenderson6379]

I feel the same way, when I am out and about I see things that common sense can answer. No I don't have the exact answer but, the person was born that way, accident of some sort, fight ? .if the person I am talking with doesn't bring it up, then I will not say anything to bring about bad memories. I like your thoughts on the matter 😊

[@deemarty6618]

BONUS!!!! You look really badass with it!!!!

[@888fuxfate2]

FAX

[@drguy2156]

Hi Joe, my dad lost his eye and wore a patch for most of his life. Just glad you're OK fella as I enjoy your videos and you are a good guy. God bless ya sir.

[@legal-knowledgesociety.6725]

Hey there Joe, my name is Tj & im 35 and also ware an eye patch with about the same kind of vision through my eye as well. I have some questions about your recovery as ive only had to endure eye trama since last November 2016 from a airbag, if you have the time it would mean alot to be able to talk about how you overcame the adversitys and/or dealing with loss of depth perception. Glad to know you made it out ok from your experience and it wasnt a tribulation that forced excuses to be a victim; but rather be a stronger more put togeather man because of it. Much respect and admiration sir! Please feel free to email anytime you wish to, Thank you! T.j. Starr [e-mail]

[@crazy_dave_3365]

teno guy amen

[@drguy2156]

Take care buddy.

[@Ricopolico]

You're a hell of a man. God bless you.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Ricopolico .Thanks man

[@Rajtheiguanaman]

Thanx for sharing your story bud!!!

[@lil_punking9719]

Hey I'm one of your subscribers and u should do more scope cam hunting and if you do give me a shout out my name is " japheth "

[@ForestxWalker06]

Man that’s rough, I’m sorry to hear about your eye, sir. You have a good heart though, keep up the good content !

[@tdwebste]

I wear an eye patch, i could have had a glass eye. I was hit so hard, the impact brock my left and right jaw and top and bottom teeth, cracked my neck C6-C7. I wear my eye patch with the pride of Odin. When i cry i know i have not die. Endless tears like rain take the pain away.

[@gilong81]

Thanks for sharing the story.

[@unlimitedj06]

God bless your heart sir.

[@anthonyromo8684]

You didn't have to...but you did. That kind of candor is extraordinary. You're a gentleman and a scholar... And there's very few of us left. 😁

[@sheluvlou4663]

I wouldn't call it rough. I'd call it normal. I'd kill for my family.

[@derrickmitchell39dm]

As it pertains to family, Khan explained it best in the second Star Trek movie. He went on killing spree for his family.

[@aholegunner]

Rock on Sixty-Eight

[@peachtree2579]

Exactly

[@youngwolf6896]

You’re an inspiration Sir. Be well.

[@sexdrive69691]

Thank you Joe for sharing your story with us ,I'm sorry that this happened to you and your a stand up guy who has an A 1 attitude about your situation, I your videos are awesome and the information you share about these products is a serious help to everyone in the firearms community, thank you

[@jisidorfisk]

I had that shit. I recovered about 99% I feel for you and wish you the best. Thanks so much for your videos. I am in Houston. 63 years old. I would like to meet up with you sometime.

[@toddlish1892]

I went through something very similar but ended up keeping my vision. Your story is a reminder of what happened to me on a Memorial Day weekend in 2001. Basically 3 guys wanted my wallet and my truck. They got what they wanted. I was found in my camp area and then immediately taken to the emergency room. Not to compare how bad I Had it, your story made me feel so appreciative to be alive and to have what I have now. Your a very strong soul, you are an inspiration to others. As for you being a smart ass ect.... keep it up! Your good at it and your reviews on products are great.

[@deltanovember1672]

I’ve been stabbed and slashed myself Joe, never shed one damn tear over it, we are stronger than we know...

[@peterresetz1960]

Wieghing in late on this. Back in 1986 I was stabbed in my right eye by some unknown drunk street person because I did not give him a $1.00 so he could by more alcohol. My right eye was so damaged that the doctors removed the lens. The eye’s cornea was also damaged plus the back of my eye close to the optic nerve was cut. As the eye healed, my vision is blurred and what I can see is at 12 degree angle. So know my right eye is in effect useless to me. Aside from a lack of depth perception the biggest hindrance is I have to shoot rifles and shotguns left handed. Not a big problem that is other then trying to find left hand rifles that I would want, so I got into the bolt action pistols like an XP100 which I can shoot right or left hand. As I reflected over the years on this assault on me and my injury from it that this was my fault for letting my guard down with my assailant. It was a lesson that I learned from, and that is to never trust strangers anymore no matter their mental state of mind.

[@axistec]

So much positivity. God bless!

[@dougsmith2954]

When someone recovers from a terrible event, it is sometimes for a reason. In your case it's bringing a lot of good airgun info to us in an entertaining fashion. We're all glad you recovered, don't change a thing and keep up the good work. THANKS Joe.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks for that

[@8140100]

Yo Joe, your story about the fight reminded me of an encounter I had. I drove a gasoline tanker for 35 years and one night about 2 AM I was in one of the badder parts of town. I was stopped, unloading about 9000 gallon of gas and was tending the lines going to the tanks in the ground at the rear of the semi. All of a sudden I heard the engine try to start. I ran to the cab and some idiot was in the drivers seat saying "How do you crank this damn thing?" I said,"What da F___K are you doing in my truck" I grabbed him by the leg (the bottom of the cab was about 6 feet off the ground) and jerked him out of the seat. He fell to the ground and smashed the back of his head against the concrete. About that time, I saw a guy come around the front of the truck, talking all kinds of trash ... really didn't make any sense ... figured he was on crack ... and then another guy comes from the rear of the tank and he has a 2x4 in his hand. I knew things had just progressed from bad to worse and the guy on the ground grabbed my legs, I hit the guy in the face with a set of keys that I always kept in my belt loop and ripped him pretty deep across his face and then the guy with the 2x4 smashed it into the back of my head. I went down and the last thing I saw was that 2x4 coming at my mouth, busting all my teeth out. I guess they gave up on trying to steal the truck ... which was kinda lucky cause if they had managed to get the truck in gear and pull off, they would have pulled the lines loose which were still dropping gas and they would have been driving off with gas pouring out all over the place. In which case, I'm afraid that I would have lit a match and tossed it and just let the flames catch up with the truck. What kind of an idiot would attempt to steal a truck that they have no idea how to even put it in gear??? Luckily there were no secondary problems except a few years of diggin' shattered pieces of the roots of my teeth from my gums. Guess I was lucky the guy who hit me in the back of the head must have hit me with the broad side of the 2x4 ... if he had hit me with the 2" side I know he would have killed me. I'm sorry that you were hurt the way you were and then the bells palsey just added insult to injury. Love your videos and you keep a great attitude, you always make me laugh and in the end ... life is still good. Stay Chilly my friend!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

John Miles ..Thanks for sharing your story my friend ..Lots of folks have it hard as hell . Me and you kick ass

[@williamkoppos7039]

The night is full of creatures more dangerous than imaginary vampires. I prefer to drive at night (hate traffic) and have had more run ins than I care to count. What happened to you guys is horrible. Eye for an eye indeed.

[@Gunner-ll1zd]

This came up in my feed...pretty sure I've watched it before. You are a heck of a brave dude and clearly a strong person to come out of this situation without being damn bitter. As a parent, brother, and reasonable normal person, I cant understand how someone could do this to another person, let alone a child.

[@mikenorman7233]

You are an awesome person. Thank you for taking time out of your day for us

[@ishtzavah]

What a man! Awesome, takes guts to share something so personal. God bless you.

[@Defensor77]

Thank you for sharing your story The way you deal with adversity, how you dealt with your fears and have moved forward doing what you like and helping others is remarkable. Blessings all the way from Chile

[@EvaderGuy]

Wow. Just saw this video. My prayers are with you. I appreciate the time you take reviewing scopes, been a HUGE help to me. I also have vision issues (genetic) and don’t see well out of my left eye so I understand protecting what you have left! You’re an encouragement. Thank you. Dave M.-N. Carolina

[@timr6290]

Thanks for sharing Joe. Keep up the good work you do, very enjoyable!

[@samporter4818]

God bless you and I'm glad you lived through the incident. I will pray for you!

[@jshoota7021]

You should be a comedian with how you respond to questions I die laughing and really enjoy your videos.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

James Levi ...Thanks Man

[@joshuagibson2520]

You really should consider stand up. Listen to what Joey Diaz says about it. You're an everymans man and just good ole common folk like the rest of us. People would love your funny ass.

[@IMBLUEPRINTED]

I was raised by the same kind of family and went through some rough times in my early years... thanks for such a positive attitude ...your a cool dude... i wouldn't trade my upbringing or tough experiences for anything...it all made me who I am today... much love to you brother...

[@ianmangham4570]

Snowflake ❄

[@boomerrangerron]

Joe what a true and honest rendition! Glad you’re doing so well and hey it makes you do darn 😎 cool!

[@terrybeams6602]

I really enjoy your honesty and candor in the reviews and this is just another one of those great segments.

[@mindofmadness5593]

Yup. Family roots from East Texas, graveyard in Jacksonville full of my kinfolks and there's an empty hole waitin' for me there as well.

[@mackdaddy2k182]

Hi joe ur a goodman and im glad that u made it through that

[@benkadner6535]

What a great attitude and an awesome sense of humor you have you are an inspiration!!

[@h.m.2434]

Thanks for the good work Mister. We appreciate your unfiltered wittiness and wealth of knowledge very much.

[@newmexicoairgunner9883]

Hey Joe, I wanted to say you're a real inspiration. I had experiences in my early life that caused irreparable damage to my teeth. I struggle to show my smile to this day because people make judgments. My family is similarly rough and tough and recently I was attacked while out camping and shooting airgun content. My car was shot full of holes. I have PTSD and it was triggering, I rolled out of my camper and dumped a magazine into my attacker's truck tailgate as they sped off. I hope I never find out who attacked me because I've got some choice feelings towards them. I really appreciate your confidence and how much of an inspiration you are to the community.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks man ! Keep in trucking Bro

[@aphexteknol]

Earned yourself a sub with this one. I'm a lapsed airgunner myself, and hope to get back out again soon. Luckily some of my favorite air guns are still in their cases waiting on me.

[@DC-xe2ty]

WOW, what a story. Love your channel. Keep it coming

[@marclogan4490]

Your the best, thanks for you honesty, and great spirits you have and project

[@HygroHybrid]

You should get a custom eye patch, American flag Etc 👍

[@outwhitu08]

Thanks for letting everybody know, sure sorry that happened to you fella, but you can't keep a good man down, i enjoy your videos very much, keep up the good work!

[@dinkeredwards5187]

Thank you for sharing joe...i enjoy all your videos...seem like a good honest feller...

[@nirvana613]

God bless you sir for the strength and positive attitude you have,you give a great example for not letting circumstances get you down.All the best from Bulgaria !

[@arrrgonot7801]

Arrrr! I coulda swore it was on the other eye!

[@ES44AC-2]

I'm glad you are able to be humble enough to count your blessings after all that ! I was born in Kerrville, TX ,but I don't live in TX anymore.

[@Hockeyfan9884]

You are an amazing individual and so glad to hear that you have comes to terms much more easy from such a horrible and tramautic injury . I have subscribed to your channel on the first day of viewing your video. They are in depth , easily understood and very informative. God Bless you and Family.

[@xMarkie]

Hey Joe! Much love from Cypress, Texas.

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

Markie - same here, from Beaumont Tx

[@justinlegge9099]

League city, Texas thanks you brother for all your advice on scopes . Plus you’re funny as hell!! Great attitude and keep up the good work.

[@unionrdr]

I understand all to well Joe. A year ago now, I got Bell's Palsy in the right side of my face. Doc said most of the time, it goes away. Sometimes it doesn't. I'm the sometimes. Darn it. Good thing I shoot left handed so I can use my left eye. But now, a couple months ago, carpel tunnel came back to left hand, making it hard to use my trigger hand. Oh goody. Besides left hip fixed, right hip getting worse exercising left hip and L2 fubared. And I worked hard and honest all my life for this? Some payback. Oh well, we do the best we can with what we got.

[@sarvman]

And if you have Salvation through Jesus, you will find all those things gone shortly after you arrive in Heaven.

[@eagleviewhd]

I had Bells Palsy twice. Once on left side and once on right side. Still affect my left eye. Had carpel tunnel also. Thought I was having a heart attack, left arm felt like it was being squeezed in a vice. A doctor prescribed a wrist brace that held my left wrist up at an angle. It would relieve the pain and in a few months all my carpel tunnel pain went away completely.

[@maximuscomfort]

Your story is touching and your so forgiving.

[@colin6769]

Wow Joe -- thanks for sharing your story with us. I wondered too as I"m sure many of your fans have. You're a brave soul my friend; not sure I'd be as brave. The blessing is that you mostly recovered from that incident and seem well adjusted. Even have some sight your left eye. Good for you. You're an inspiration to many I'm sure. I for one am very glad to have found u on the net and am really enjoying and learning a lot from your videos. Keep up the great work. YOu're a boon to a novice like me and i thank you. God bless you and i wish u well.

[@richmond4311]

Im so sorry that happened to you i like ur videos to

[@jacobhall3551]

I'm sorry to here that Joe glade your good brother

[@steuckcl]

You are a real testament to courage, strength and positive attitude, Joe!! Kudos to you! I watch all your video review of optics. I have purchased several of your scope recommendations and couldn't be happier with them. Perhaps more importantly, I have stayed away from brands and models you dissed and panned, most certainly saving me both money and grief! And I love your honesty and unbridled humor as well! Keep up the great work, Joe!

[@paulgutzke348]

Thanks for your videos , always informative and realistic. Really enjoy your attitude, God bless.

[@jesuschristsavesandlovesus1792]

Sad to hear that story but unfortunately we have bullies 👈 in this world we live in ... I tell you bro karma is a big bitch sooner or later nobody gets off that easy 👈 I know karma very well and seen her work her thing .. I was always bullied on 👈 for some reason I became a boxer and mma fighter 👈 retired I will never have that problem as long as I’m alive 👈 bless your good Hart because I can tell you that you are a good person 👈👍 I don’t judge any book by its cover 👈or race ethnic category 👈

[@bondy6417]

Just subribed wow

[@johntrotter7889]

Hey, thanks for your openness and honesty - refreshing these days - thanks

[@stevebutler8387]

Thank you for sharing your story. One eye or not, I hope someday I can shoot half as good as you. Your videos help me alot

[@mitchellp.5879]

You look like Big Boss from MGS with the eye patch.

[@tedbaxter5234]

Damn shame. Good you keep going.

[@zh3401]

I have enjoyed your videos for the past year but just found this one. Very brave of you Joe to open up like this. I am rather shocked anyone would ask about it. Keep up the good work and may G_d bless you.

[@macross7k]

God bless you Joe.

[@religionispoison6838]

I say we all go on a man hunt

[@jackdooley8732]

i

[@chevysilver-ray-dough6328]

Religion is poison save a spot for me

[@nobeltnium]

i'm in

[@eshacole1593]

Did they go to jail?🙊

[@frankyalvarez7160]

Elitgamer Boss did they die?!?!

[@mattphelps7049]

Outstanding videos that you produce and after this one I will check out every single one! God bless you.

[@MsJon52]

thanks for sharing, you and your family have been through a lot, your a inspiration to all of us, you have my deepest respect, I woke up feeling sorry for myself as usual and watched your vid, and now I feel such a jerk, lol love your positive attitude, I wish you all the best.

[@Bill-qc4yd]

Sorry for the bad experience you had, but glad to see you have moved on and become a better person. Thank you for the great videos, truly appreciate them.

[@automobilibrava]

Oh wow! Despite your tough history and all the things you've been through, you seem to be a very calm and humble guy. I'm touched - thanks for sharing! 🙂👍

[@mitchmitchell6873]

Proud of you...!! You Joe and your family, especially you Joe, are courageous people..That was and is not an easy one......Thanks for sharing this moment with us.. You turn it around positively to your advantage and should be good for aiming through scopes and target with one eye thus doing very good videos on scopes and vision through lenses - Michel from Canada

[@D-P81]

Bless you Brother for bringing this out. I’m new ish to 22lr long range shooting and I’m learning a lot from all the videos I watch yours included. It takes courage and stature to put yourself out there like that. “Keep it in the X.”

[@francisshott2343]

Thank you for sharing part of your life Joe, and showing us what to look out for I have not heard of a eye that can't blink. But through you I would recognise the symptoms and go to a hospital sooner thanks

[@bryanhardman]

Hi Joe, I enjoyed your story about your eye, very good take care.

[@barneygo2010]

Thanks for sharing and being transparent. You are an inspiration for this story. Adversity Into Advantage!! Peace Be To Journey! Still recommend all your videos to my clients!

[@mervynwalsh7209]

Excellent channel and very professional reviews Joe. Keep up the good work and never look back 👍

[@larrymeyer7064]

I enjoy your critiques for rifle scopes. And thanks for the story about the eye.

[@nathankomula6319]

God Bless you brother it takes incredble currage and heart to tell your story. Im truly thankful you survived and are here to give us such amazing insite and content to a sport and lifestyle we all lobe and enjoy.

[@rogerarmendariz7633]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@johndoe2516]

I admire your transparency and attitude towards life!!

[@TonyMorel]

Such a great positive and vibrant attitude to life.

[@matthewvannoy500]

You are a great person and your since of humor great to thanks for your channel and the work you put into it ,God bless

[@BenEBrady]

Thanks for your story, Joe. Many prayers for you brother from a one-eyed retired judge here in Central Texas.

[@miguelangel9066]

Good morning Joe !!!!You are very big, with or without patch, thanks for sharing, I know it would have been difficult in your life, but every day you are bigger for me. A big hug and we will continue at the foot of the canyon.

[@tdjohnsky]

I love your channel Joe and I have subscribed to all notifications. Keep up the good work. All the best to you and yours.

[@candelariosanchez273]

Your story Joe 😩 I’m so sorry for what you went through nobody deserves to go through what you went through blessings to you my brother keep making them great videos

[@donaldlundy345]

Thank you Joe and GOD BLESS

[@cda4662]

You somehow reached out and you Touched a whole lot of “ real man” who are no ashamed of their feelings, thank you for being humble and sharing .

[@colinbreeze2814]

Fantastic attitude. Much respect to you👌

[@yorkshireboy2685]

Hello sir, thank you for your story, I'm so glad that things didn't turn out worse..... I ordered myself a HW95K, they will deliver to my door next weekend! Respect to you and your family, JC

[@keithross4511]

New to watching your channel and live watching and all the great information you share with us. Great job!! Thank you so very much!

[@garfield-ny4jr]

You deal with the negative stuff in a positive way. I admire and respect that. Thanks for taking the time to tell your history.

[@homeopathicfossil-fuels4789]

I couldn't help but wonder, and before you made this video I imagined you had lost it from an errant BB ricochet. Thanks for making this video, your open attitude is inspiring.

[@Hardworkpaysoff04]

Much love, just found your channel. You crack me up bro. Head up Chest out, your making this world a brighter place.

[@billenright2788]

Great story. Crazy stuff life slings at us for sure.

[@epiclaughs3237]

God bless you 🙏 Joe, Love your video's.

[@motorcitysteel9820]

Let me say first that I am sorry for what you had to go through as a young man. I believe in an eye 4 an eye also. However I have faith that justice will served when those 2 pass on. I did not NEED to know why you wear the patch, but thank you for sharing! I have been watching your video's for a few years and they are amazing. I appreciate them a little more now knowing that after all you went/going through you still remain positive and funny! Thanks!

[@chicowize]

Damn that sucks but I’m glad you shared such a personal experience with us. I truly believe you have an awesome channel. Bless you Sir

[@domonicabruzzo4898]

Your an inspiration love your channel

[@grahamronson2215]

Great story Joe, many thanks for sharing buddy 😧😉