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.

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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.

Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria, illustration

General Infectious Disease

DNA Sequencing Helps Monitor Ocular Biome and Trachoma Potential

K. Patricia Bouweraerts, MA

October 5, 2021

Quarterly oral azithromycin doses reduce ocular disease-causing bacteria, but enlarge macrolide resistance after 1 year.

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