Patricia Bath's Career and Innovations
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Which of these aspects of Patricia Bath's career directly contributed to her invention of the Laserphaco Probe?

  • Establishing the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness
  • Completing her cornea transplant research at Columbia University (correct)
  • Directing an ophthalmology residency training program
  • Becoming the first female ophthalmologist at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute
  • Based on the information provided, which of these statements best reflects Patricia Bath's approach to improving eye care?

  • Prioritizing research and technical invention over outreach and community engagement
  • Combining scientific innovation with a commitment to accessible and equitable healthcare (correct)
  • Focusing on advanced procedures for the wealthy while neglecting underserved communities
  • Emphasizing preventative care over surgical interventions for eye health
  • Patricia Bath's work directly impacted which aspect of eye care?

  • The treatment of glaucoma and other eye pressure disorders
  • The development of new medications for treating macular degeneration
  • The prevention of myopia (nearsightedness) in children
  • The surgical removal of cataracts, leading to improved vision (correct)
  • Which of these historical events MOST LIKELY influenced Patricia Bath's career path?

    <p>The emergence of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Taking into account Patricia Bath's achievements, what can we infer about her overall approach to her profession?

    <p>One that blends scientific exploration, compassion for patients, and social advocacy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the passage, what can be said about Patricia Bath's stance on the availability of eye care?

    <p>She believed that eye care should be accessible to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Patricia Bath's life had the LEAST direct impact on her career in ophthalmology?

    <p>Her birthplace in Harlem, New York (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the MOST LIKELY reason Patricia Bath chose to pursue a career in ophthalmology?

    <p>She was driven by a desire to improve the quality of life for people experiencing vision loss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patricia Bath's invention of the Laserphaco Probe was significant because it:

    <p>Allowed surgeons to perform more precise cataract removal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of these is NOT a direct example of Patricia Bath's commitment to addressing healthcare disparities?

    <p>Establishing an ophthalmology residency training program (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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