[capt_noonie]

I would actually suggest not to cut the hair near the eyes. Are you planning on growing out the hair and putting in a band? I know some grooming places shave the top of the nose and trim near the eyes, but when that hair grows back out, it pokes them directly in the eye. Mimimomo also sells some dog hair gel. That helps to slick the hair down if you are growing out. Once it's long enough it will lay down flat.