The majority of patients are able to drive themselves the next day after the procedure. The Department of Motor Vehicles usually grants unrestricted driving privileges to individuals who possess 20/40 or better vision. More than 90 percent of all patients who undergo LASIK surgery have this level of vision or better by the first day after their procedure. Please note, that one should not drive unless their vision is better than 20/40 and they are comfortable with their visual acuity.