Sarah D. Appel, O.D.
Associate Professor
sarah@pco.edu
Education:
Douglass College of Rutgers University, B.A. (1975),
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, B.S., O.D. (1979),
Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (1981).
Role at PCO:
Chief of Services at the William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center and Co-Director of the Special Populations Assessment and Rehabilitation Center.
Selected Representative Publications:
- Appel, S.D., Ciner, E.B. "Vision Problems in the Developmentally Disabled" Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists. Scheiman, M. editor, Slack Inc., 2002
- Ciner E., Appel S., Graboyes M., Zambone A. "Assessment and Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs". Optometry Clinics – Pediatric Optometry, Vol 5, #2. Appleton & Lange, 1995.
- Appel S.D., Brilliant R.L., Reich L., "Driving with Visual Impairment: Facts and Issues". J. Vis. Rehab. Vol. 4(1), 1990.
- Appel S.D., Brilliant R.L. "Chapter 3: The Low Vision Examination" Essentials of Low Vision Practice , Richard Brilliant (editor), Butterworth and Heinemann, 1999
- Appel S.D., "Vision Rehabilitation of Retinitis Pigmentosa". J. Vis. Rehab. Spring 1993
Professional Honors and Activities:
- Diplomate in Low Vision Rehabilitation (American Academy of Optometry)
- Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Clinical Specialty:
Low vision rehabilitation and evaluation of people with multiple impairments.