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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She seemed competent, confident and capable.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Dr. Vize was extremely personable and gave me a thorough exam. She is knowledgeable and efficient , I had a great experience and feel confident that I received the very best care.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Very friendly and nice
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Great eye doctor, so friendly, and knowledgeable
(3 days ago)
May-2026
I had to wait about a hour to see her after arriving early for my appointment. The exam was very short. She thoroughly went over notes and prior exam results that the tech did right before I saw Kathleen. All is ok, but I felt rushed and not able to adequately express concerns I had .
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Dr Vize is very professional and knows her business. Aside from that, I am waiting for the debris/new floaters to disappear from my viewing because it is very annoying and disruptive to my vision.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very professional. Gave me clear instructions as to what to do. Explained what I had very clearly.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Great care, kind and understanding
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Great doctor. Thorough exam
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Professional and kind. Took her time with me and answered any questions.
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.
She seemed competent, confident and capable.
Dr. Vize was extremely personable and gave me a thorough exam. She is knowledgeable and efficient , I had a great experience and feel confident that I received the very best care.
Very friendly and nice
Great eye doctor, so friendly, and knowledgeable
I had to wait about a hour to see her after arriving early for my appointment. The exam was very short. She thoroughly went over notes and prior exam results that the tech did right before I saw Kathleen. All is ok, but I felt rushed and not able to adequately express concerns I had .
Dr Vize is very professional and knows her business. Aside from that, I am waiting for the debris/new floaters to disappear from my viewing because it is very annoying and disruptive to my vision.
Very professional. Gave me clear instructions as to what to do. Explained what I had very clearly.
Great care, kind and understanding
Great doctor. Thorough exam
Professional and kind. Took her time with me and answered any questions.