Patricia Bath was an American ophthalmologist and inventor, known for her groundbreaking work in the field of eye care. She was the first African American woman to complete a residency in ophthalmology and later became the first to receive a medical patent for a device that improved cataract surgery, called the Laserphaco Probe. Bath was also a passionate advocate for eliminating racial disparities in eye care and co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness. Throughout her career, she published numerous articles and held several prestigious positions, paving the way for future generations in medicine.
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