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American ophthalmologist, inventor, humanitarian, and academic. Celebrating Patricia Bath, an American Ophthalmologist, inventor, laser scientist, and educator, was the first african-american woman to receive a medical patent. She discovered and invented a new device and technique for cataract surgery known as laserphaco. With her advancements, she was able to restore eyesight to several patients who had been blind for over 30 years.