Can I drive myself home after eye surgery?
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No. Vision is typically blurred and light sensitivity is common immediately after treatment, so you need someone to take you home. The same applies after a consultation where your pupils were dilated.
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- Surgery journey
- Topic
- Preparation
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- Can I…
- Last reviewed
- 9 November 2026
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