ARTHUR L. SIEGEL, O.D.
OPTOMETRIC PHYSICIAN
LOW VISION REHABILITATIVE CARE
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
Currently, Dr. Siegel is the Director of Low Vision Services for multiple medical ophthalmology practices in New Jersey. These are all current positions, as highly skilled and experienced ophthalmologists have consistently maintained the need for providing this vital care to their patients. Dr. Siegel was called upon to develop low vision services within each of the practices, and is the sole clinical practitioner for this care.
In addition to receiving low vision referrals from leading ophthalmologists and optometrists he works closely with, Dr. Siegel receives referrals from doctors at two major teaching hospitals serving New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He was asked to be a part of the CentraSight team for the IMT, Implantable Miniature Telescope, at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.
Receiving recommendations from patients he has treated, counseled and served, along with their families, is one of the most satisfying rewards for Dr. Siegel.
Please refer to contact page and information will be provided to you, upon request, as to the exact locations and telephone numbers where you can reach Dr. Siegel for appointments.
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY POSITIONS:
Low Vision Panel Member and consultant for the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Board of Directors of the Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Newtown, PA.
Advisory Board of the Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Newtown, PA.
Chairman, Low Vision Education Committee, Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Newtown, PA.
Member AER, Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Educator and speaker to optometric physicians at continuing education seminars on topics of low vision rehabilitative care.
Educator and speaker to support groups and senior centers seeking self-help, current medical information, structured support and guidance.
Educator and speaker to service agencies assisting the needs of the blind and visually impaired.
REHABILITATION RESEARCH:
Low vision research optometrist in the VITAL Research Study funded by the National Eye Institute and conducted by Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. The purpose of this project is to evaluate ways of helping people with macular degeneration cope with vision loss.
DR. SIEGEL IS AVAILABLE FOR PRESENTATIONS TO:
Optometrists and ophthalmologists
Optometry students, interns and residents
Medical students, interns and residents
Opticians, opticianry students
Senior residences and centers
Social service and state agencies
National organizations serving the visually impaired
Hospitals and medical facilities
General public forums
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