BOPTM or Bachelor of Optometry is a degree in studies of eyes and its connected organs, diseases of the visual system, and corrections/medicines. The degree in optometry is of undergraduate level and 4 years duration under regular education pattern including one-year of internship. Our eyes, exposed to harmful UV radiation and pollution is prone infections such as conjunctivitis, a bacterial infection in cornea, irritation, corneal ulcers, red and watery eyes, sty (stye in eyes), dry eyes besides other diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, keratoconus, macular degeneration/edema, etc. Ophthalmologists, optometrist and Opticians are the professionally qualified people to treat all vision related issues.