Glasses making vision worse?

So, I've been known among my family and friends for having ridiculously good distance vision. I'm always the one designated to read signs on the highway.

However, my near sighted vision is horrible, which is why I recently got glasses.

I can see up close great now, but I can't read anything over 10 feet away now.

Also, I keep running into things, like tables and chairs. When I first got them, I went to a warehouse sale and ran head on into the elderly woman passing out shopping bags.

Also, the doctor said I should wear them at all times except when driving.

Normal stuff? Or should I get my prescription rechecked?