The vision recovery period ranges from one day to a week. Normally, after one or two days following surgery, most patients are back in their regular routine, however it takes 1 to 2 months for your eyesight to settle completely. Although everyone is different, the majority of LASIK patients can safely drive the next day or even the very same day. In fact, this is one advantage of LASIK; clear vision comes quickly. Your vision improves gradually each day.