Early in her career, during her internship at Harlem Hospital, Dr. Bath witnessed the disproportionately high rates of blindness among African Americans. This experience fueled her passion for addressing health disparities.

As co-founder of the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness (AIPB), Dr. Bath focused on community outreach, education, and providing free or low-cost eye screenings to underserved communities.

Even after retiring from UCLA, Dr. Bath dedicated much of her time to traveling the world, providing free eye care and performing cataract surgeries in developing countries. This work was especially focused on restoring sight to people who would otherwise not have access to treatment.

Dr. Bath was a strong advocate for the use of telemedicine to bring eye care to remote and underserved areas. She believed that technology could bridge the gap in access to healthcare and improve outcomes for patients regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.