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 was pleasant and informational. The appointment didn't seem rushed.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
She was awesome
(1 week ago)
May-2026
My appointment was scheduled for 12:05pm and I waited in the waiting room for 40 minutes before I was seen. No apology or explanation for the long wait.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Explained her examination and was very open to any questions from me. Very professional! Thank you!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
She’s great!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very professional and personable.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
I am so impressed by her care. I feel she has my care as important.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
She seemed competent, confident and capable.
(3 weeks 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.
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 was pleasant and informational. The appointment didn't seem rushed.
She was awesome
My appointment was scheduled for 12:05pm and I waited in the waiting room for 40 minutes before I was seen. No apology or explanation for the long wait.
Explained her examination and was very open to any questions from me. Very professional! Thank you!
She’s great!
Very professional and personable.
I am so impressed by her care. I feel she has my care as important.
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