Dr. Margolies is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. (Penn College of Optometry, now part of Salus University) In addition to prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, he is licensed to treat eye diseases such as glaucoma, pink eye and scratched corneas.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Optometry. After graduating with his doctorate, he then completed a residency in Pediatric Optometry at VI institute in 1986. During his residency, Dr. Margolies oversaw students who were experienced reading problems, learning issues, and various eye conditions that often required vision therapy to treat.
Today, Dr. Margolies continues to keep hands on with the latest advancements in eye health for children including Welch Allyn spot checker. Dr. Margolies sees patients of all ages. He is comfortable with examining infants to senior citizens.
Dr. Margolies is a past president of the board of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association. In his spare time he manages the Mark Margolies Blues band.