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 3: Complete Optometry School. Admission to optometry school is very competitive. Because of this, students need to have earned high, passing scores on the OAT. Earning a Doctor of Optometry degree requires four years of study through an accredited optometry school. passing score on the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is required to be considered for acceptance into an optometry program. This exam, conducted by the Association of Schools and College of Optometry, measures basic academic ability and understanding of scientific knowledge.