Meet Dr. Michael Kotlicky
Dr. Michael Kotlicky, Director of the Visual Learning Centers of America, Inc., is a developmental optometrist providing specialized services for children and adults with binocular vision problems. For more than 47 years, Dr. Kotlicky has had a general practice of optometry, with specialties in the areas of vision therapy, pediatric vision, sports vision, and developmental and behavioral vision. He provides visual rehabilitation for patients with brain injuries and stroke. Through specialized testing, and individualized vision therapy treatment plans, patients are able to improve visual function, as well as school, sports, and job performance.
Formerly an Assistant Professor of Optometry (specializing in vision therapy, contact lens, low vision and pediatric diagnostic services) at the Illinois College of Optometry, he also served as Director of the Clinical Procedures Laboratory and the Strabismus/Amblyopia Clinic, and took graduate level courses in ‘Teaching Children With Learning Disabilities’. In 1973, Dr. Kotlicky completed his Bachelor of Science in Visual Science there and he received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry in 1975 as well as his Certificate in Vision Therapy.
Dr. Kotlicky was Director of the Vision Care Program at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD, and has served for many years on the Howard County School Health Advisory Board. Dr. Kotlicky is a past president of the Greater Baltimore Optometric Society and a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, Optometric Extension Program, and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Dr. Kotlicky was also a consultant for the Forensic Medical Advisory Services Corporation in Rockville, Maryland.
Dr. Kotlicky is dedicated to education, excellence and results in providing patient care. He is a well respected lecturer to local groups, and is involved in the public, private and homeschool communities. He is recognized for his many publications, and has developed sports vision programs for local athletes, and truly enjoys helping his patients overcome the visual roadblocks to their success.
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"My son has been receiving vision therapy for approximately 4 weeks and we are seeing improvements in his reading/decoding abilities. The office staff are so welcoming and accommodating. Dr. Kotlicky was very thorough and explained results in great detail".
"Finally I understand what's happening with my child when she says she's struggling with reading. Friendly receptionist, comfortable visit. The doctor made my daughter feel very comfortable throughout."
"Kind, patient, caring man, who really listened to my daughter and me. At age 5, we did our initial visit and exam, since as her Mom, I had convergence issues. The results implied we should come back at age 8 to re-examine since some "issues" came up. Well we returned at age 8, and her exam revealed no need for vision therapy! That proves an honest doctor to me. He could have easily steered the ship another direction if he weren't honest."
"After years of trying other band aid approaches to clarifying my son's learning issues, we have found the root of the problem."
“Has fewer headaches, less double vision and wants to read!” 8 year old
“8 weeks of vision therapy has done more than all 3 years of tutoring. Since Harry started therapy he has had more confidence in himself. After 12 visits, he started reading out loud to us, which he hated to do before. According to Harry, the words have stopped moving around and they don’t go upside down anymore. He writes neater and is enthusiastic about participating in class.” 10 year old
“His reading is much more fluid – he can read longer before losing his place or becoming fatigued. He is also beginning to improve in his comprehension of math problems – even doing some independently, which never happened prior to VT.” 8 year old
