A new online survey conducted on behalf of Allergan plc reveals the important role eye language plays in society, with about half of over 1,000 adult American respondents saying the eyes are the first facial feature they notice about another person.
The survey, "A Look at Eye Language," found about 97 percent of Americans surveyed are comfortable making eye contact with those that they know, and about half (57 percent) can tell is someone is listening by looking into their eyes. Those who see the value in maintaining eye contact say holding a direct gaze makes them feel respected (53 percent), understood (45 percent) or appreciated (44 percent). And many respondents feel eye behavior creates a shared connection (36 percent), leaves a positive impression (35 percent) and increases one's likeability (29 percent).
The survey was conducted as part of Allergan's Eyepowerment campaign that reportedly urges the up to 33 million Americans suffering from symptoms of Chronic Dry Eye to take action to learn about Chronic Dry Eye and talk to their doctor.
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