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 knowledgeable and friendly during a difficult exam.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Knowledgeable and very professional.
I’m confident in her advice
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Great doctor! She took the time to get to know my issues, explained everything AND she has great dad jokes!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very professional, thorough and easy going. She put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend her!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Vise is very friendly, engaging & thorough. Refreshing after having a sullen Associate for the eye exam part.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor! Very knowledgeable and very personable.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
She was excellent!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very knowledgeable and thorough
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Takes her time! Patient, great “bedside manner”. She also has a sense of humor and I completely trust her!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
My first impression is very positive. Dr. Vize listened and was engaged in ideas that would be helpful to my issues.
The facility is beautiful and comfortable.
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 knowledgeable and friendly during a difficult exam.
Knowledgeable and very professional. I’m confident in her advice
Great doctor! She took the time to get to know my issues, explained everything AND she has great dad jokes!
Very professional, thorough and easy going. She put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend her!
Dr. Vise is very friendly, engaging & thorough. Refreshing after having a sullen Associate for the eye exam part.
Great doctor! Very knowledgeable and very personable.
She was excellent!
Very knowledgeable and thorough
Takes her time! Patient, great “bedside manner”. She also has a sense of humor and I completely trust her!
My first impression is very positive. Dr. Vize listened and was engaged in ideas that would be helpful to my issues. The facility is beautiful and comfortable.