Driving after MIGS should only resume when your vision is clear, comfortable, and legally safe. This often takes at least a week, especially if you also had cataract surgery.
Immediately after surgery
You must not drive yourself home from the operation. Anaesthetic, dilating drops, and blurred vision make driving unsafe.
- Arrange transport with a friend, family member, or taxi.
- Expect misty sight, light sensitivity, and mild discomfort for several days.
- Use prescribed drops exactly as directed.
- Wear sunglasses outdoors to reduce glare.
- Rest and avoid making important decisions while still drowsy.
Checking it is safe to drive again
Before returning to driving, confirm with your surgeon that the eye is healing well. Your sight must meet legal standards and feel reliable in real-world conditions.
- Test number plates at the required distance in good daylight.
- Start with short, familiar journeys during the day.
- Delay night driving until glare and haloes improve.
- Use lubricating drops before longer trips.
- Seek urgent help for sudden blur, pain, or a shadow in vision.
