LASIK eye surgery recovery time frames can differ from person to person. However, many LASIK patients see 20/20 by the next day, assuming that you do not have any other ocular conditions that would limit the potential of your eye to reach 20/20 vision; this will be known beforehand and determined at your pre-operative appointment. Although visual perception is frequently very good, this does not mean that the healing process is complete, and patients should carefully follow their doctor's instructions.