When can I drive after LASIK?
Driving depends on whether your vision meets the legal standard for driving and whether you feel able to react safely, so the decision is made per person rather than by the calendar. Most clinics advise arranging not to drive yourself home on the day.
- Subject
- Vision correction
- Topic
- LASIK
- Kind of question
- When…
- Procedures
- LASIK
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
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The practical test is your own vision in daylight and at night, plus any discomfort or light sensitivity. If you are unsure, ask the clinic at your first check rather than assuming.
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