Dr. Michael Kotlicky - The VLCA - Columbia

Your Columbia Eye Doctor

8827 Columbia 100 Parkway, Columbia, MD

About Us

For more than 40 years, Dr. Michael Kotlicky has been helping patients of all ages improve their visual functioning and quality of life through Vision Therapy.

Binocular Vision Disorders, such as Convergence Insufficiency, interfere with reading and learning, and impact ability to perform to full potential in school, sports and on the job. If a correctable vision problem is at the root of your difficulties, we can help.

  • Comprehensive Eye Exams
  • Contact Lens Exams
  • Emergency Eye Care
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Myopia Management
  • Pediatric Eye Care
  • Sport Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Amblyopia Treatment
  • Strabismus Treatment
  • Medical Eye Care
  • Vision Therapy

Location & Hours

Convenient Hours

  • Open Evenings
  • Open Weekends

Access

  • Onsite Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Our Team

Dr. Michael Kotlicky O. D.

Dr. Michael Kotlicky, O. D.

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,... Show More

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.

  • Family Friendly

Medical and Vision Insurance plans

Have another plan? Benefit questions? Paying out of pocket?
Call us at 410-734-5598, We are happy to help.

Aetna
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Choice Health Plan SC
Blue Choice Health Plan SC
Care First
Care First
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal