Quite the contrary. Going for the eyes is a very valid form of defence. Remember, I'm not coming at this from a sporting perspective. If you were a small woman being attacked the eyes are a legitimate target. Also to escape certain chokes you can attack the eyes.
Hey, I don't agree. But that is just my belief that the eyes are a no no. Anyway, I have given advice to women to grab for the bollocks. Even grab or kick. This came from my ex head doorwomen. As far as I am concerned, and no disrespectful attitude here, her voice is sound. It is reprehensible