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
Go to an emergency department if severe symptoms occur and you cannot reach the eye team.
Trouble breathing, fainting, or signs of a severe allergic reaction after treatment also require emergency care.
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 eye team promptly if you notice increasing redness, swelling, discharge, pain not controlled by recommended medicine, or worsening nausea.
Also call if you cannot use your drops or maintain the required position.
Seek urgent same-day eye care for:
A sudden increase in flashes or floaters
A new curtain, shadow, or missing area of vision
A sudden drop in vision
Severe eye pain, headache, halos, or vomiting
An eye injury during recovery
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Retinal detachment repair. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.