YOU SAID:

When I was here before, could look in the eye.

INTO JAPANESE

私が以前ここにいたとき、目を見ることができました。

BACK INTO ENGLISH

When I was here before, I could see the eyes.

INTO JAPANESE

以前ここにいたとき、目が見えました。

BACK INTO ENGLISH

I saw it when I was here before.

INTO JAPANESE

以前ここに来たときに見ました。

BACK INTO ENGLISH

I saw it when I was here before.