Dr. Patricia Bath

Ophthalmologist and famous black inventor, Dr. Patricia Bath has dedicated her life to the treatment and prevention of visual impairments. Her personal belief that everyone has the “Right to Sight” led her to invent a specialized tool and procedure for the removal of cataracts in 1985. Dr. Bath obtained a US patent for the Laserphaco Probe in 1988.

The Laserphaco Probe combines an optical laser, irrigation system and suction tubes to perfect the procedure that vaporizes the cataract and lens via its suction tubes. Dr. Bath’s invention increased the accuracy and results of cataract surgery, which had previously been performed manually with a mechanical grinder.

Jair Dynast’s grandfather has received this operation in Barbados to remove cataracts from both his eyes in his early 80s. He is now 94 years old. Overwhelming evidence that Dr. Bath’s invention will restore people’s vision worldwide.