Inventor, Ophthalmologist, Humanitarian1976 - Present
Patricia Era Bath
Inventor, Ophthalmologist, Humanitarian at American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness
Pioneering ophthalmologist who invented the Laserphaco Probe, revolutionizing cataract surgery with laser technology. She was the first African American female doctor to receive a medical patent and advocated for eyesight as a basic human right.
Notable Achievements
- Invented the Laserphaco Probe for cataract treatment, U.S. Patent No. 4,744,360
- First African American female doctor to receive a medical patent
- First woman to chair an ophthalmology department in the U.S.
- Co-founder of the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness
- Pioneered 'community ophthalmology' approach to preventive eye care
- Holds five patents related to laser cataract surgery
Expertise & Topics
Laserphaco Probe
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Medical Devices
Laser Technology
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