Our eyes are often called the windows to the soul, and for good reason. They tell us a lot about a person, just like the clothes someone chooses to wear. While fashion choices still matter, singles today pay just as much attention to eye contact, glasses, and visual cues when forming first impressions.

As “swipe culture” and video dates continue to become more prevalent, people have grown to rely on appearances. With less reliance on physical presence, singles use visual details — especially around the eyes — to gauge confidence, personality, and attraction. After surveying a nationally representative sample of 1,000 Americans, EZContacts found that reactions to glasses varied not only between men and women but also across different backgrounds.

Let’s look deeper into these findings to uncover how eyewear and visual appearance affect attraction, self-image, and behavior.