Joey Lawrence Injured When Rehearsing for 'Melissa and Joey' Filming

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Accidentally hit in the eye with a script by another actor, Joey Lawrence sought immediate medical treatment and was diagnosed with a ripped cornea.

August 28, 2010

AceShowbiz - Former "Blossom" star Joey Lawrence was reportedly injured on the set of his new TV show after he was hit in the eye with a script. The 34 year old is currently working on "Melissa & Joey" with Melissa Joan Hart, but rehearsals came to an abrupt halt on Thursday, August 26 when another actor accidentally poked him in the eye.

Lawrence sought immediate medical treatment and was diagnosed with a ripped cornea, according to TMZ.com. The actor is said to be recovering well and will be back at work in the next few days.

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"Melissa & Joey" is a half-hour multi-cam comedy about a grown-up former wild child of a political family who is now a local politician herself. It additionally stars Nick Robinson and Tracey Fairaway in addition to Joey Lawrence and Melissa Joan Hart.

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