PP for editing eyes

I'm still pretty new to PP and although I've learned a lot, I just can't seem to get my eyes to look as good as some I've seen on here. I hear a lot about dodging but I'm not sure what part to dodge. If I just dodge the iris, it looks washed out even with the opacity levels adjusted. I would love for some help to learn and I'm kind of a bone head when it comes to understanding so simple instructions are usually better!! Most of them look so sparkly and seem to still have so many details. Any help is GREATLY appreciated. Please share you workflow.
Kristin

Here is a quick, simple tutorial that might help:

http://www.escrappers.​com/bright.html

One simple PP technique is to do the eyes separate from the rest of the face. Select the eyes, inverse then PP the face, i.e. soft focus, skin softener, healing brush, etc.. then inverse again and process the eyes. Whiten, etc...then sharpen them. The eyes will stand out a bit more doing this. Have to be very careful not to overdo any part of the process though.

As mentioned by vetkrazy, read thru some tutorials. Practicing is a big part of it as well. Not all faces/eyes are alike and the most challenging part is to learn what looks best for each portrait.