Patricia Bath: Life and Contributions

What is Patricia Bath known for in the field of ophthalmology?

• Inventing a new device and technique for cataract surgery

• Discovering a new treatment for glaucoma

• Inventing a new method for LASIK surgery

• Developing a new type of contact lens

How did Patricia Bath contribute to the field of cataract surgery?

• She developed a new device and technique for cataract surgery called the Laserphaco Probe.

• She invented a new type of contact lens for cataract patients.

• She developed a new type of anesthesia for cataract surgery.

• She wrote a bestselling book on cataract surgery techniques.

What is the name of the device that Patricia Bath invented to improve cataract surgery?

• Optical Scanner

• Laserphaco Probe

• Vision Enhancer

• Eye Illuminator

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Where did Patricia Bath earn her medical degree?

• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

• Yale University School of Medicine

• Howard University College of Medicine

• Stanford University School of Medicine

What was the significance of Patricia Bath being the first African American female physician to complete a residency in ophthalmology?

• It did not open doors for other African American women

• She broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of African American women in the medical field.

• She had no impact on the medical field

• Her accomplishment was not significant

What organization did Patricia Bath co-found to support the advancement of African American ophthalmologists?

• United Negro College Fund

• African American Ophthalmological Society

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness

What award did Patricia Bath receive for her invention of the Laserphaco Probe?

• Oscar for Best Invention

• First African American Female Physician to Receive a Medical Patent

• Nobel Peace Prize winner

• Inventor of the Year

How did Patricia Bath work to address health disparities in underserved communities?

• Writing a best-selling novel about health disparities in underserved communities

• Becoming a professional athlete and promoting healthy living through sports

• Co-founding the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness and developing a community ophthalmology system

• Starting a fast-food chain in underserved communities to provide affordable meals

What is the name of the book that Patricia Bath co-authored about African American women in medicine?

• The Eyes of the Soul: A Biography of a Visionary

• The Hands of the Mind: A History of Medical Breakthroughs

• The Heart of the Matter: A Study of Cardiac Health

• The Eyes of the Heart: A Memoir of the Lost and Found

What is Patricia Bath's legacy in the field of ophthalmology and healthcare?

• Her legacy includes being the first African American female physician to receive a medical patent for her invention.

• She was the founder of the first medical school in the United States

• She was the first person to perform a successful heart transplant

• She was known for her groundbreaking research in the field of neurology