Since LASIK’s visual recovery is so rapid, patients usually feel comfortable driving the day after their surgery. You should listen to your doctor’s advice regarding whether or not you should drive the day following your LASIK surgical procedure because everyone heals at a different rate. If your vision has improved and you are healing as expected, your eye doctor will give you the all-clear to drive at your follow-up appointment the day after your surgery. Most state DMVs will need signed paperwork from you to eliminate any restrictions on your ability to drive without glasses or contact lenses.