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,
very knowledgeable
Not very personable
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Vize is great. I saw her for my post op appointments and would recommend her for your eye needs.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Approachable and knowledgeable.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
AAA+ to the whole Team.👏👏👏
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Good comminicator
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Vize is a caring, kind person. She listens to your questions and concerns. She does not rush you in and out of office.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
She was cordial and didn’t ask if I had any questions but said everything was OK and see you in six months.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Vize did an excellent job explaining my condition, what to expect in the future, and what I need to do going forward. I really appreciate the time she spent on both the exam and detailing her findings.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
She was very professional and communicated my results well. She did not give me the information I wanted to hear. But I appreciated that she didn't try and let me go through a procedure that would not have helped my situation. I would definitely recommend her to others!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very knowledgeable and friendly during a difficult exam.
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, very knowledgeable Not very personable
Dr. Vize is great. I saw her for my post op appointments and would recommend her for your eye needs.
Approachable and knowledgeable.
AAA+ to the whole Team.👏👏👏
Good comminicator
Dr Vize is a caring, kind person. She listens to your questions and concerns. She does not rush you in and out of office.
She was cordial and didn’t ask if I had any questions but said everything was OK and see you in six months.
Dr. Vize did an excellent job explaining my condition, what to expect in the future, and what I need to do going forward. I really appreciate the time she spent on both the exam and detailing her findings.
She was very professional and communicated my results well. She did not give me the information I wanted to hear. But I appreciated that she didn't try and let me go through a procedure that would not have helped my situation. I would definitely recommend her to others!
Very knowledgeable and friendly during a difficult exam.