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.
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Very professional, great personality and very thorough.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
Dr. Vize is very professional and knowledgeable. She takes great care with her patients. My husband and I both see her. She has been quite helpful to both of us. Bonus. She is friendly and easy to talk with. We both give her top ratings. We also give top ratings to Swagel Wootton Eye Institute where she works. Thank you, Dr. Vize.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(6 days ago)
Oct-2026
Dr was great and answered all my questions
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
I got in well before my appointment. Dr. Vize got me in very quickly and completed my exam, and I was headed home before the actual start time.
So far very happy with surgery results.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
I appreciate how Dr Vize takes the time to listen, explain and takes action if needed. I truly believe she saved the site in my left eye two years ago. After calling and explaining my symptoms, I was in her chair within 30 minutes with an appointment setup the next day at the Eye institute and surgery 2 days later.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Dr. Vize is always very informative and professional.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Whar a blessing to have such a compassionate doctor. Dr. Vize has gotten me through several scary situations. She is knowledgeable , kind, and reassuring.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Very knowledgeable and personable! She made me aware of something not to do after surgery - namely bending over forward - of which I was not aware. Had I not been referred to Swagell Wooten by a doctor who I've seen for 3 decades, I would gladly seek care from her.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
I was back at the office on October 20, 2026 to see Dr.Vize for my regular checkup. Please allow me to state that she is as excellent as ever and a great provider. Everyone at Swagel Wootton is very professional and for me it’s a great place to go for my eye care. I can highly recommend you considering giving them an opportunity to take care of your eye health.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Attentive and professional. Glady answers any question, doesn't rush.
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.
Very professional, great personality and very thorough.
Dr. Vize is very professional and knowledgeable. She takes great care with her patients. My husband and I both see her. She has been quite helpful to both of us. Bonus. She is friendly and easy to talk with. We both give her top ratings. We also give top ratings to Swagel Wootton Eye Institute where she works. Thank you, Dr. Vize.
Dr was great and answered all my questions
I got in well before my appointment. Dr. Vize got me in very quickly and completed my exam, and I was headed home before the actual start time. So far very happy with surgery results.
I appreciate how Dr Vize takes the time to listen, explain and takes action if needed. I truly believe she saved the site in my left eye two years ago. After calling and explaining my symptoms, I was in her chair within 30 minutes with an appointment setup the next day at the Eye institute and surgery 2 days later.
Dr. Vize is always very informative and professional.
Whar a blessing to have such a compassionate doctor. Dr. Vize has gotten me through several scary situations. She is knowledgeable , kind, and reassuring.
Very knowledgeable and personable! She made me aware of something not to do after surgery - namely bending over forward - of which I was not aware. Had I not been referred to Swagell Wooten by a doctor who I've seen for 3 decades, I would gladly seek care from her.
I was back at the office on October 20, 2026 to see Dr.Vize for my regular checkup. Please allow me to state that she is as excellent as ever and a great provider. Everyone at Swagel Wootton is very professional and for me it’s a great place to go for my eye care. I can highly recommend you considering giving them an opportunity to take care of your eye health.
Attentive and professional. Glady answers any question, doesn't rush.