Napolitana, I think it makes a huge difference. Like, you look just a little more awake and perky, I hate doing it because it just feels so WEIRD sticking that medieval torture device thing that close to your eye, but the difference is pretty crazy.
I used to curl my lashes to keep them from rubbing on my glasses and leaving smudges... now... (haha this is terrible) I actually TRIM my lashes just a tiny bit so they don't touch.