K. Patricia Bouweraerts, MA

Patricia Bouweraerts, MM, MA is a science and education writer, editorial designer, and optometric assistant. She writes articles for higher education materials, general interest/news publications, medical websites, and designs graphics for nonprofits. Patricia holds two master’s degrees, including one in Interactive Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno, and an Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate from Truckee Meadows Community College. She is an International Association of Professional Writers & Editors (IAPWE) certified writer.

All articles by K. Patricia Bouweraerts, MA

Doctor examining girl's eye through ophthalmoscope

COVID19

Post-COVID-19 Inflammatory Syndrome in Children May Hinder Ocular Vessels

K. Patricia Bouweraerts, MA

May 25, 2022

Children exposed to SARS-CoV-2 who developed Multisystemic Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) present with specific retinal microvascular changes, a study shows.

General Medicine

Remote Widefield OCT-A Imaging Has Potential Beyond Pandemic

K. Patricia Bouweraerts, MA

March 28, 2022

Researchers say a social distancing measure may have permanent applications.

General Medicine

Costumes Contact Lenses: All Trick, No Treat

K. Patricia Bouweraerts, MA

October 25, 2021

Corneal specialists Thomas Steinemann, MD, of MetroHealth Medical Center and Ann P. Murchison, MD, MPH, of the Wills Eye Hospital, share tales of Halloween costume contact lens horrors bound to keep ophthalmologists up at night.