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scratch. I was in a great deal of pain because of this. The dentist did arrange an appt to see an eye doctor but I had to wait at least 3 hours to get seen. I had to pay a copayment fee and even may have to pay for my own medicine. Do you think this was the dentist's fault or just an accident? This happened while I was at the dentist after they had did a tooth filling. Just curious because if this had not happened there I wouldn't have had to go through all the pain and even had to miss work and school because of it. My eye is better now but this was a very tramatic experience. I'll never take my eyes for granted again! What are your thoughts on this? Anyone been in a similar situation? Thanks in advance.
It should be normal practice that you are offered protective eyewear during dental treatment. If this was not offered, then the dentist was foolhardy, and I would ask for coverage of your expenses.
Even with eyewear, sometimes scrap can get under the lenses. In this case he's done everything to the best of his ability to protect you, and he probably couldn't be held responsible. Accidents happen.
