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 sudden loss of vision, severe or rapidly worsening eye pain, heavy bleeding, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, or marked swelling with serious illness after the procedure.
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 the surgical team promptly or seek same-day medical advice for increasing pain, swelling, redness, pus-like discharge, fever, repeated vomiting, or a sudden major change in eye movement or alignment.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Expected redness, mild soreness, watering, and temporary double vision can usually be discussed at routine follow-up.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Eye muscle repair. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.