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This woman invented an innovative device for laser cataract surgery
Read full article: This woman invented an innovative device for laser cataract surgeryIf youโve ever had to get some sort of laser eye surgery, you likely have Dr. Patricia E. Bath to thank. She invented an innovative device known as the laserphaco, which uses a laser to get rid of cataracts. Dr. Patricia E. Bath invented an innovative device known as the laserphaco, which used a laser to get rid of cataracts. She believed the concept of โyou have to see it to be itโ and centered herself as a role model,โ Eraka Bath recalled. Eraka Bath says there are several childrenโs books written about her mom, and she says Bath wrote a book for kids herself.