JJMG NEW Magnetic False Accent Eyelashes Ultra Light weight 3D Reusable Feather weight False Accent Eyelashes Natural Look Beauty Enhancer (2 Pairs 8 pieces Style 03 & 04)

Q: Has anyone else had issues with the magnets coming off of the bands?

Yes, if the lashes get wet, the magnets are likely to come off.

Q: Is the magnet only in the middle?

Yes. Definitelybstrong enough though

Q: the instructions don't indicate which lashes are the top or bottom or which lashes are for the left or right eye; can anyone help me with this?

The magnets need to touch each other. looking at the lashes lets describe the direction the lashes curl up as the top. The bottom lash will have the exposed magnet on top of the false lash and the false lash that goes on top will have the exposed magnet on the bottom of the false lash. When they come together they will stick together with you real lashes in between. Looking at the false lashes the end that has the longer length lashes go on the outer edge of your eye.