Dr. Patricia Bath was a groundbreaking ophthalmologist and inventor. She was the first African American woman to complete a residency in ophthalmology and the first African American woman to receive a medical patent for her invention of the Laserphaco Probe, a device used during cataract surgery. Dr. Bath was a pioneer in advocating for health equity and access to care for underserved communities. She co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness to address preventable blindness and visual impairment globally. Dr. Patricia Bath's work and contributions to the field of medicine have had a lasting impact on the healthcare industry and have inspired many individuals, especially women and people of color, to pursue careers in medicine and science.