This invention is black tribute to African-American inventors » cataracts http://thisinventionisblack.com Celebrating Black Inventors, a place of inspiration for inner-city kids and youngsters that experience adversity, African-Americans' contributions to modern society past and present. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:36:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Dr. Patricia Bath Laser Removal of Cataracts to Restore Vision http://thisinventionisblack.com/dr-patricia-bath-laser-removal-of-cataracts-to-restore-vision/ http://thisinventionisblack.com/dr-patricia-bath-laser-removal-of-cataracts-to-restore-vision/#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:24:17 +0000 Inventors http://thisinventionisblack.com/?p=62 Patricia Bath

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.

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