Can I drive after SMILE Pro?
Not immediately. You should arrange transport home on the day of treatment. Resuming driving depends on your vision meeting the legal standard and your surgeon confirming it is safe, and many clinics advise against driving until that check has happened.
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Not immediately. You should arrange transport home on the day of treatment. Resuming driving depends on your vision meeting the legal standard and your surgeon confirming it is safe, and many clinics advise against driving until that check has happened.
A general answer about SMILE Pro, not advice about your own eyes. Only an ophthalmologist who has examined you can answer it for your case.
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Beyond the legal standard, there is a practical one: night driving and driving in glare conditions place more demand on vision than daylight driving. Be honest with yourself about whether you feel confident, and ask your surgeon to confirm the timing.
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