Dr. Kathleen Vize, O.D. graduated magna cum laude from Western Illinois University with a B.S. in Biology. She then attended Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago. Dr. Vize has 20 years of experience practicing optometry in her native Illinois, Colorado, and most recently in Arizona. Early in her career, she focused on primary care optometry and later discovered a love of helping patients with a wide range of needs in an OD/MD group private practice.
Dr. Kathleen Vize, O.D. graduated magna cum laude from Western Illinois University with a B.S. in Biology. She then attended Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago. Dr. Vize has 20 years of experience practicing optometry in her native Illinois, Colorado, and most recently in Arizona. Early in her career, she focused on primary care optometry and later discovered a love of helping patients with a wide range of needs in an OD/MD group private practice.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Swagel Wootton Eye Institute through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Answered my questions. Pleasant and friendly
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very nice and helpful
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
I enjoyed my visit with Dr.Vize...
I'm looking forward to my yearly physical...
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Exam was very thorough with excellent communication all along the process. Thanks, and see you next year…
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very knowledgeable
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional and answered my questions. Wonderful.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Wonderful visit with Dr. Vize. She was so professional yet friendly. She did an excellent job of evaluating my yag procedures and my improved vision. I highly recommend her to others looking for a caring optometrist.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Thorough, friendly, professional, honest
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Vize is great to work with! The staff are all friendly, professional, and thorough.
Dr. Kathleen Vize, O.D. graduated magna cum laude from Western Illinois University with a B.S. in Biology. She then attended Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago. While at ICO, she gained valuable experience while receiving clinical honors during her diverse externships including caring for veterans at a Veterans Administration hospital, working in private practices that specialized in vision therapy and comprehensive eye health, and focusing on ocular diseases at the highly regarded Omni Eye Services in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Vize has 20 years of experience practicing optometry in her native Illinois, Colorado, and most recently in Arizona. Early in her career, she focused on primary care optometry and later discovered a love of helping patients with a wide range of needs in an OD/MD group private practice. Genuinely caring for her patients, building relationships, and putting patient needs and outcomes first is at the heart of her practice style.
In her free time, Dr. Vize loves to spend time with her husband and two daughters, enjoying all that Arizona has to offer, as well as traveling to new cities, beaches, and exploring National Parks. An avid runner and reader, it isn’t uncommon to catch her training for another a marathon chasing her bucket list to complete a marathon in every state.
Answered my questions. Pleasant and friendly
Very nice and helpful
I enjoyed my visit with Dr.Vize... I'm looking forward to my yearly physical...
Exam was very thorough with excellent communication all along the process. Thanks, and see you next year…
Very knowledgeable
Very professional and answered my questions. Wonderful.
Wonderful visit with Dr. Vize. She was so professional yet friendly. She did an excellent job of evaluating my yag procedures and my improved vision. I highly recommend her to others looking for a caring optometrist.
Thorough, friendly, professional, honest
Dr Vize is great to work with! The staff are all friendly, professional, and thorough.
I had a great experience!