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title: Can I drive after LASEK?
description: "Driving after LASEK should only resume once your vision meets legal standards and you feel confident and comfortable. This usually takes longer than after LASIK. ## Initial Period Driving is not safe in the first few days. - Arrange transport…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/recovery-aftercare/can-i-drive-after-lasek/"
updated: "2025-12-15"
category: "Recovery & Aftercare"
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# Can I drive after LASEK?

Driving after LASEK should only resume once your vision meets legal standards and you feel confident and comfortable. This usually takes longer than after LASIK.

## Initial Period

Driving is not safe in the first few days.

- Arrange transport home after surgery and for early follow‑up visits.
- Vision is typically too blurred for safe driving until at least the bandage lens is removed and the surface has healed.
- Your first post‑operative checks will include a vision assessment.
- Do not drive until your clinician specifically confirms it is safe.

## Building Confidence

Even once legal vision is reached, adaptation takes time.

- Start with short daytime journeys on familiar routes.
- Delay night driving until glare, halos, and fluctuation have improved.
- Use lubricating drops before longer trips to reduce dryness.
- Stop and seek advice if you experience sudden blur, discomfort, or double vision while driving.