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Patricia Bath's Contributions to Ophthalmology

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What significant milestone did Patricia Bath achieve in 1983?

She patented the Laserphaco Probe.

She co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness.

She established the first ophthalmology residency training program led by a woman in the U.S. (correct)

She completed her residency at New York University.

In which year did Patricia Bath receive a patent for the Laserphaco Probe?

1988 (correct)

1990

1986

1984

Which institution did Patricia Bath not attend for her medical education?

Columbia University

New York University

Howard University

Harvard University (correct)

What was the primary focus of the community ophthalmology program that Patricia Bath launched?

To bring primary care to underserved areas. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best encapsulates Patricia Bath's philosophy on eyesight?

Eyesight is a basic human right. Signup and view all the answers

What year did Patricia Bath complete the Laserphaco Probe, marking a significant achievement in ophthalmology?

1986 Signup and view all the answers

Which position did Patricia Bath hold at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute in 1975 that was historically significant?

First female ophthalmologist Signup and view all the answers

Patricia Bath co-founded an organization aimed at preventing blindness. What is the name of that organization?

American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness Signup and view all the answers

In which city did Patricia Bath begin her life, which later influenced her commitment to providing medical care to underserved communities?

New York Signup and view all the answers

What was a unique aspect of Patricia Bath's professional journey in ophthalmology in 1983?

She established and directed a residency training program. Signup and view all the answers