She invented a device to make surgery on the eyes of cataractpatients better and less painful, With her Laserphaco Probe, Bathwas able to help restore the sight of individuals who had beenblind for more than 30 years. Most patients that need thistreatment are older folks that were dependent on other people, butnow can continue to lead independent lives. Pretty neat, huh? Wayto go, Dr. Bath.