Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency care for:
Trouble breathing or swelling of the face or throat
Sudden loss of vision
Heavy bleeding that does not stop with instructed pressure
Chest pain, fainting, or severe confusion
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact your treating team promptly for worsening pain, increasing redness or swelling, pus, fever, new blisters, persistent bleeding, or symptoms that are not following the recovery plan.
After eye treatment, report increasing eye pain, marked light sensitivity, or worsening vision urgently.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Routine redness, tenderness, and follow-up questions can usually be discussed during normal clinic hours unless your discharge instructions say otherwise.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Laser therapy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.