Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Dr. Patricia Bath and the Laserphaco Probe

In 1989, Dr. Patricia Bath, an American ophthalmologist, invented the Laserphaco Probe, revolutionizing cataract surgery by enabling less invasive procedures and faster recovery times. This groundbreaking device significantly improved the treatment of cataracts, a leading cause of blindness, enhancing patient quality of life globally. As the first African American female doctor to receive a medical patent, Bath's innovation demonstrated the potential of laser technology in medicine and marked a milestone in both science and social progress.