Patricia
E. Bath, an ophthalmologist, was the first Black American to complete a
residency in ophthalmology and the first Black female doctor to patent a
medical device in the United States.
The device she invented
was the Laserphaco Probe, which removed cataracts—cloudy blemishes in
the eye that can lead to vision loss.
Bath’s new ways of removing cataracts was faster, more accurate and less invasive than previous methods.
She earned her first U.S. patent related to the procedure in 1988, and received four other U.S. patents related to her cataract-removal innovations during her lifetime in addition to patents in Japan, Canada and Europe. She passed away at the age of 76..
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American
women are the heart of America. They know how to solve problems, juggle
responsibilities, and remain adamant, fearless, courageous and caring
for 400 years (1607-2024)
America has been the benefactor of the love and courage of women since the day they stepped into the New World we now call America.
Women are problem-solvers both in and out of the home. That’s likely why many life-changing inventions and discoveries point to an American woman. They’ve given us solid leaders and inventions that transformed life, faith, family and the American Dream.
How important women are to the success of our great country.
Women are the heart of America, and America owes her women the same.
Source: History.com and the public domain///
American
women are the heart of America. They know how to solve problems, juggle
responsibilities, and remain adamant, fearless, courageous and caring
for 400 years (1607-2024) America has been the benefactor of the love and courage of women since the day they stepped into the New World we now call America.
Women are problem-solvers both in and out of the home. That’s likely why many life-changing inventions and discoveries point to an American woman. They’ve given us solid leaders and inventions that transformed life, faith, family and the American Dream.
How important women are to the success of our great country.
Women are the heart of America, and America owes her women the same.
Source: History.com and the public domain///