Why can't i accept an invitation to a video chat?

I have a macbook pro and updated to 10.8.5 and i am trying to connect to a video chat an dit isnt working. Whenever my friend tries calling me i dont get the inviation. The light for my camera shows up green showing me it's on but i can't accpet the request because it doesnt give me one. When I try calling my friend she gets my invitation and accpets it but it doesn't connect! Please help me! I know I am not the only one with this problem.
I can send her messages i just cant video chat with her or audio or screen share.
I know it is my computer beause she is video chatting other people so it is me.

Hi, deemari.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here is a troubleshooting article that you may find helpful when experiencing this issue.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12060
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