Hello Aspirant!!

The BOPTM course refers to B.Sc Optometry course is an undergraduate paramedical course which has a duration of 4 years.

An optometrist is a doctor of optometry (O.D.), and not a medical doctor. One has to work through various vision therapies to treat abnormalities, and can prescribe drugs for the eyes.

https://www.careers360.com/courses/b-optom-bachelor-of-optometry

Refer to the link given above which will be very useful for you, as it includes many information regarding to boptom degree such as specializations, exams, syllabus, career opportunity etc.,

As you are a medical aspirant from Karnataka, there are many colleges which offers boptom course. You can refer to the link given below which consists of college which offers boptom courses in Karnataka. https://medicine.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-boptom-colleges-in-karnataka

Hope this information helps you a lot!

Best of luck!