What is the term for the condition where the focal point lies in front of the retina, causing difficulty seeing distant objects?

The term for the condition where the focal point lies in front of the retina, causing difficulty seeing distant objects, is nearsightedness, also known as myopia. In myopia, the eye is often longer than normal or the cornea is too curved, which leads to light rays focusing in front of the retina rather than directly on it. This makes distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly.

The other conditions listed, such as farsightedness (where distant objects are seen more clearly than nearby ones), astigmatism (characterized by an uneven curvature of the cornea or lens leading to distorted images), and presbyopia (a natural aging process that affects close vision), do not fit the description of light focusing in front of the retina and therefore do not illustrate the same visual difficulties associated with myopia.