If a person has myopia, what corrective measure is typically used?

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error where distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen clearly. This occurs because light entering the eye is focused in front of the retina rather than directly on it. To correct myopia, lenses that converge light are used. These lenses are thicker in the center and help to focus light rays further back onto the retina, thus improving distance vision for individuals with myopia.

In contrast, the other options would not effectively address the specific optical needs of a person with myopia. Reading glasses are designed for close-up tasks and would not help with distance vision correction. Contact lenses that diverge light would worsen the vision for someone with myopia, as they would further move the focal point away from the retina. Progressive lenses are designed to correct presbyopia and provide multiple focal points, which is not specifically aimed at correcting myopia alone. Thus, using contact lenses that converge light is the appropriate corrective measure for myopia.