Eye's up, or you won't even catch a cold.
The only reason we are used to smaller hooks is because they are cheaper so the lure company saves money... Oh? Er, um, I guess that's you, Go ahead and make them smaller then.
Seriously though, the eyes matter more to the fisherman. Either way about half the people will tell you: "You put the eyes on the wrong end". You best line is to say: "No, the hook was put on the wrong end."