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Do you close your eyes?

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GoGoSuperBug · 27/02/2026 21:10

At the dentist? I always close my eyes because it feels weird having someone that close to my face. I hate the opticians because I have to keep my eyes open.

YABU - I keep my eyes open, it would be rude to close them.

YANBU - it’s less awkward for everyone to keep them closed.

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Drew79 · 01/03/2026 22:53

Riapia · 28/02/2026 20:32

Unfortunately my dentist seems to be very keen on garlic.
I can tell exactly how close he is, even with my eyes closed.

Gross, they should know better, suggests he tries the mouthwash they probably sell there!

OnTheBoardwalk · 01/03/2026 23:05

I tell dentist and hygienist they can do whatever they want as
long as I don’t see them or any equipment and keep my eyes shut

i did get ‘told off’ by an anaesthetist whilst administrating a GA to open my eyes so they could see when it knocks me out

Bearsdolovetrees · 02/03/2026 00:16

OnTheBoardwalk · 01/03/2026 23:05

I tell dentist and hygienist they can do whatever they want as
long as I don’t see them or any equipment and keep my eyes shut

i did get ‘told off’ by an anaesthetist whilst administrating a GA to open my eyes so they could see when it knocks me out

Erm, that’s not how they monitor whether you’re knocked out or not. You do realise that?

OnTheBoardwalk · 02/03/2026 09:24

Bearsdolovetrees · 02/03/2026 00:16

Erm, that’s not how they monitor whether you’re knocked out or not. You do realise that?

Oh I just thought they waited until I started snoring before cutting me open 🙃

janietreemore · 02/03/2026 09:32

Closed.sometimes screwed tight with pain or fear.

Rednotdead · 03/03/2026 08:45

I am an absolutely eye's closed person

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