OV 753.10 (RV 753.10)
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation.
label: Collection Creator
content: Bath, Patricia, Dr., 1942-2019
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content: Patricia Bath Innovative Lives Presentation and Interview, [videotapes]
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content: Patricia Bath Innovative Lives Presentation and Interview, [videotapes] / Series 1: Original Videos
unitdate: label: Date
content: 2000 February 17
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content: Box OV 2
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content: Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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content: Archival materials
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content: Moving Images [174751160]
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content: Dr. Patricia Bath Interview, 2000 February 17 (at her home in Los Angeles)

Total Running Time: 27:43

Discussion begins with the question what did you invent? Bath discusses her research that culminated in the area of laser tissue interaction and the surgical technique of inserting devices used to restore vision. Bath invented while a practicing ophthalmologist. It was the one-on-one care that inspired her to do research. Bath cites her project work at UCLA that was successful and resulted in a publication, and recognition in the medical community. Explanation of her work in Tunisia where she restored sight to several patients. Discussion of her patenting, fiber optic technologies and her 1986 sabbatical at Berlin's Laser Medical Center where she perfected her technique of precise drill holes in the eyes lens and sculpting out parts of the lens.