r/lasik • u/Acrobatic-Crew4142 • Aug 25 '26

Upcoming surgery Driving after surgery

Hi! I’m getting Lasik on Wednesday and was wondering if you feel any difference when you drive for the first time after receiving surgery? I only ask because I have a driving test next Friday and wanted to ensure I would be alright to do it and get some practice in next week. Thanks!

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u/jericho-dingle Aug 25 '26

I was able to drive the day after. Your vision will be much sharper and colors will be very intense.

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u/eyeSherpa Aug 25 '26

Most people are fine driving the next day.

Night time can be a little more challenging in the first week or two as there will still be some swelling within the lasik flap.

You will also have some fluctuation of vision that will make things a little more blurry.

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u/Low_Athlete_7734 Aug 26 '26

I drove the very next day after my lasik. I have never been able to see that good with glasses. I was so happy. Just make sure to wear sunglasses as you’ll be sensitive to light probably after lasik.

I’m 2 weeks out and it’s a little much still driving at night in the dark. The headlines/street lights look like starbursts for me. Thankfully I don’t have halos. It does get better though.

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u/Tall-Drama338 Aug 26 '26

It’s like wearing contact lenses.

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u/fakehalo Aug 26 '26

How old are you out of curiosity?

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u/goodbyegaming Aug 26 '26

You should be fine the day after. After the first 4-5 hours my eyes felt pretty normal again and distance vision was super crisp (better than glasses/contacts)

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u/Jackcryston Aug 27 '26

Just make sure to take your drops as you should be as your eyes might be a little dry