These eyelets are separated by cuticle and/or setae, giving the cluster eye as a whole a blackberry-like appearance. Source: Internet
The vamp is the front part of the shoe, starting behind the toe, extending around the eyelets and tongue and towards back part of the shoe. Source: Internet
Uppers with laces also have eyelets or hooks to make it easier to tighten and loosen the laces and to prevent the lace from tearing through the upper material. Source: Internet