Nearsightedness is a growing concern; however, new and innovative technologies now allow us to improve eyesight. In this article, we will explore corrective eye surgery, from how the eye works to how corrective eye surgeries are performed. Focusing on the latest advancement in laser eye surgery, Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) is a quick procedure that allows people to correct their nearsightedness in the most minimally invasive way currently possible.