In the context of vision, what describes the condition of myopia?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a condition where light rays that enter the eye come to a focus in front of the retina. This results from the eyeball being slightly longer than normal or the cornea being too curved, leading to images of distant objects being blurred. When someone with myopia looks at faraway objects, they are unable to see them clearly because the focal point of the light rays does not reach the retina but rather converges before they get there. Conversely, objects that are closer can be seen clearly because the light rays from those objects are focused correctly on the retina. Understanding this mechanism is crucial in diagnosing and treating myopia, often through corrective lenses that help adjust the focal point to reach the retina properly.