Brat : jv339 : Y'all are so sweet. I may be cleared to drive. We'll see. I think I only have to wear the patch 24 hours. If not, my husband said I could go to the Back Pew as a pirate.
@muffy : That's right. After the first day, you just need to wear it when you are sleeping (to keep you from accidentally rubbing your eye)s. I was cleared to drive the next day- I drove myself to the followup exam.
You have to wear the special sunglasses they provide anytime you are outside or driving. I still keep mine in the car to wear when driving. They aren't the most fashionable pair of sunglasses , but they really protect your eyes from glare.