Decreasing myopia is so important because in a nearsighted eye, the cornea is too steeply curved for the length of the eye, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina. Distant objects appear blurred or fuzzy because the light rays are not in focus by the time they reach the retina. If you are nearsighted, you typically will have difficulty reading road signs and seeing distant objects clearly. Other signs and symptoms of myopia include squinting, eye strain and headaches. Feeling fatigued when driving or playing sports.