Causes. Bacteria are the primary organisms that cause UTIs. Most common bacteria that cause UTIs include: Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. About 80-90% of urinary tract infections are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli). About 80 to 90 percent of UTI are caused by one type of bacteria. 2  Women develop UTI much more often than men. 3  20% of women in the United States develop this condition and 20% of those have a recurrence. 4  Urinary tract infection is less common in men and boys than in women and girls but is more likely to be serious.
A doctoral degree is required to practice optometry, but students should gear their undergraduate degree toward the optometry field by focusing on areas of study like biology, anatomy, organic chemistry, calculus, biochemistry, and physics.
According to the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), to be eligible to take the National Boards for Optometry (NBEO) and all state licensure examinations required to practice optometry in the United States, you must have graduated from one of the schools/colleges of optometry in the United States that are accredited by the Council on Optometric Education.