Myopia is the scientific term for which condition?

Myopia is the scientific term for the condition known as shortsightedness. This vision problem occurs when a person can clearly see close objects, but objects at a distance appear blurry. It happens when the eyeball is slightly longer than usual, causing the light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This results in the inability to see distant objects clearly, requiring corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses for clear distance vision.