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.
Step 4: Become a Licensed Optometrist. Every state in the U.S. requires optometrists to be licensed. After graduating from a state-approved optometry program, applicants must pass written and clinical exams administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Regional and state clinical exams and state law exams may also be required.