Some symptoms after eye surgery need urgent attention to prevent serious complications.
Emergency warning signs
Trust your instincts if something feels very different from the expected mild soreness or blur. It is always safer to ask than to wait.
- Sudden loss of vision or a dark curtain across sight
- Rapidly increasing pain, redness, or swelling
- Large amounts of discharge or pus from the eye
- New flashes of light, many floaters, or double vision
How to get urgent help
Your discharge information should list emergency contact details. Use these promptly if you are worried.
- Call your hospital eye department, surgeon, or NHS 111 for guidance
- Do not drive yourself to the hospital if vision is affected
- Take your medication list and any relevant letters with you
- Continue prescribed drops unless told otherwise by a clinician
