Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Optometrists in Hawthorn
Pezzimenti Nixon Optometrists has been a cornerstone of eye care in Hawthorn since 1981, serving Melbourne's broader community with a holistic approach to vision and eye health. Our practice combines decades of experience with advanced diagnostic technologies to deliver tailored solutions for patients of all ages, from children's first eye tests to advanced treatments for complex conditions. Founded by Anne and Orlando Pezzimenti and led since 2017 by Dr Peter Nixon, we prioritise patient-centred care, continuous professional development, and community engagement through initiatives like Nepal eye care missions and local school vision screenings.Our team of optometrists and optical dispensers specialises in paediatric optometry, myopia control, vision therapy, and post-concussive syndrome treatment, ensuring comprehensive care that addresses both functional and medical needs. With a commitment to E-E-A-T principles, we demonstrate expertise through clinical specialisations, authoritativeness via 40+ years of service, and trustworthiness through transparent, ethical practices.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exam
Contact Lenses
Myopia Control
Vision Therapy
Behavioural Optometry
Post-Concussive Syndrome Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We've provided optometric care in Hawthorn for over 40 years
- Our team includes specialists in children's vision and behavioural optometry
- We use Rodenstock's DNEye Scanner for precision lens customisation
- We offer community vision screenings and international eye care missions
- Our practice combines therapeutic endorsements with postgraduate training
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exam
Our detailed eye examinations use advanced diagnostic tools to assess vision and ocular health. We check binocular vision, colour perception, and eye coordination while considering lifestyle needs. The process includes retinal imaging and visual field testing to detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration.
Myopia Control
Specialised programs to slow short-sightedness progression through Ortho-K lenses, multifocal contacts, and low-dose atropine. Our approach combines clinical expertise with ongoing monitoring to protect long-term eye health for children and young adults.
Vision Therapy
Customised programs improving eye-brain communication through targeted exercises. We address convergence insufficiency, amblyopia, and visual processing disorders using interactive techniques that enhance tracking, focus, and depth perception for improved learning and daily function.
Contact Lenses
We offer daily disposables, multifocal, and specialty lenses for keratoconus or myopia control. Our fitting process includes corneal topography to ensure optimal comfort and vision correction tailored to individual lifestyle requirements and ocular health needs.
Behavioural Optometry
Holistic assessment of how vision interacts with movement and cognitive tasks. We address visual-motor integration issues affecting reading, sports performance, and computer use through customised treatment plans that enhance visual efficiency and comfort.
People
Dr Peter Nixon
Principal Optometrist
Principal optometrist with therapeutic endorsement, specialising in children's vision and post-concussive care. Holds science and optometry degrees, with experience in Nepal eye missions and local community programs.
Dr Jess Healey
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry graduate with therapeutic endorsement, experienced in Warragul and Melbourne practices. Specialises in paediatric care and myopia management while providing comprehensive eye exams for all ages.
Dr Diana Chau
Optometrist
Qualified optometrist with therapeutic prescribing rights, offering individualised care for diverse patients. Specialises in dry eye management, paediatric optometry, and myopia control while speaking English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Ryder Babcock
Dispensing Manager
Experienced optical dispenser with holistic approach to patient care, specialising in lens technology and frame selection. Combines technical expertise with customer service focus to ensure optimal visual solutions for individual needs.
Manu Kshetri
Optical Dispenser
Public health professional with optometry background, providing optical dispensing services. Participated in Nepal eye care missions and focuses on patient education about lens options and eye health maintenance.
Questions
What services does Pezzimenti Nixon offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, myopia control, vision therapy, behavioural optometry, and post-concussion vision care using advanced diagnostic technologies.
How experienced is your team?
Our optometrists have decades of combined experience, including therapeutic endorsements and specialist training in paediatric vision and neuro-optometry.
Do you cater for children's eye care?
Yes, we specialise in paediatric optometry with child-friendly testing methods and vision therapy programs for learning-related vision issues.
What makes your myopia control unique?
We offer multiple evidence-based solutions including Ortho-K lenses, multifocal contacts, atropine drops, and MiYosmart spectacle lenses.
How do you handle post-concussion vision issues?
Our post-concussive care includes vision therapy programs and functional visual assessments to address symptoms like dizziness and focusing difficulties.
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Reviews (4)
Dirk Diggler
Jun 14, 2021
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Walked in off the street to ask for a small screw to fix my glasses and they did it for me, get this: FREE OF CHARGE! They also fixed one the arms as well. Thank you Zeeanne for excellent service. Recommend highly!
Michelle Funder
May 14, 2021
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What a great place! I have never had my eyes checked before and I was SO happy with the service and experience at Pezzimenti Nixon. My optometrist Diana was very thorough and explained everything to me (what an eye workout!). I felt confident she was finding the best solution for me as I had started getting headaches recently and thought it was from eye strain. Once I had finished my assessment the reception team were incredible helping me choose a fabulous pair of glasses to help me start to reduce my symptoms. Could not recommend this place more highly. Very happy client!
Wesley Fry
Dec 28, 2020
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After having several eye exams over the last 10 years, I know a good one from a bad. Peter Nixon is a step above the rest.
Diana Hajaj
Jul 19, 2020
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Hello there. Thank you for your email. Well i wouldnot of talk about my experience last time but as long as u sent an email asking how did i go i will talk. We have been there for about 2 years with Dr khar for the routin check up for my son Samih
She is always so kind and giving her time to check on my son's eyes.She always great , amazing and kind. She is on maternity leave so we check with different dr yesterday ( saturday 21 of novem )
Our appoint was 1.15
We arrived 1.25 because there was a lot of traffic on our way as we are coming from keilor long drive . We left home 20 min earlier
She is always so kind and giving her time to check on my son's eyes.She always great , amazing and kind. She is on maternity leave so we check with different dr yesterday ( saturday 21 of novem )
Our appoint was 1.15
We arrived 1.25 because there was a lot of traffic on our way as we are coming from keilor long drive . We left home 20 min earlier
