diff --git a/jquery.visible.js b/jquery.visible.js
index 745956a..8a054b3 100644
--- a/jquery.visible.js
+++ b/jquery.visible.js
@@ -16,6 +16,9 @@
         if (this.length < 1)
             return;
 
+         if (this.is(":hidden"))
+            return false;
+            
         var $t        = this.length > 1 ? this.eq(0) : this,
             t         = $t.get(0),
             vpWidth   = $w.width(),