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July 19, 1988

Patricia Bath Patents Laserphaco Probe

Patricia Bath patented the Laserphaco Probe, becoming the first African American woman doctor to receive a medical patent.

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November 4, 1942

Birth of Dr. Patricia Bath

Dr. Patricia Bath, an ophthalmologist and inventor, is born.

May 30, 2022

Death of Dr. Patricia Bath

Dr. Patricia Bath, an ophthalmologist and inventor, passes away.

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