This condition is called hyperopia, or farsightedness. If the rays of light are focused in front of the retina, your near vision will be clear, but your distance vision will be poor. This condition is myopia, or nearsightedness. In astigmatism, the cornea has an irregular shape. With the cornea curved more in one direction than the other, light will not be focused at one point, and blurry vision will result.
Most nearsighted people use eyeglasses to correct their vision.
Glasses are the least problematic method, though not everyone is satisfied with this solution because glasses may interfere with their personal, professional or athletic activities or because they are unsatisfied with how they affect their peripheral vision and their physical appearance. If contact lenses are well fitted and properly cared for, they are a safe and effective way to correct myopia, hyperopia and often astigmatism, too. Not everyone is a good candidate for contact lenses, however. Some people find it difficult to take proper care of them and others just cannot tolerate them. As a result, the cornea bulges slightly, while the center is flattened.