Our Optometrists
We go beyond the basics to assess your vision and overall eye health.
Our Story
Pezzimenti Nixon Optometrists has been a trusted name in eye care and an integral part of the Hawthorn community since 1981. Founded by local husband-and-wife team, Anne and Orlando Pezzimenti, the practice was built on the foundation of personalised, high-quality care.
Peter Nixon joined the team in 2013, bringing his expertise in children’s vision and behavioural optometry. He became a partner in 2014 and took ownership of the practice in 2017, ensuring the practice’s values of excellence and patient-centred care continued to thrive.
The practice continues to evolve with the latest advancements in eye care, offering specialised services and technology while maintaining its core focus on helping every patient reach their full potential.
We remain a key pillar in the community, where generations of families come for comprehensive, trusted eye care.
Our Team
Our family-based, locally owned professionals offer a personalised and friendly approach to optometry.
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Mission and Values
Teamwork
We respect each other, communicate with care, and celebrate our successes as a team.
Patient-First
We build strong relationships based on trust and inclusion and ensure our patients always feel informed and understood.
Excellence
We are flexible, adaptable, and accountable for ourselves and the work we produce, and always with an eye for detail.
Making a Difference
We drive innovation through continual learning, creative problem-solving, and community collaboration to provide tailored, impactful eye care.
Dr Peter Nixon
Peter Nixon is the owner and principal optometrist at Pezzimenti Nixon, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for patient care. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science (Hons), a Bachelor of Optometry, and a Certificate of Ocular Therapeutics, Peter led the Children’s Services at the Australian College of Optometry. He has managed projects for disadvantaged primary school children and students at a specialised deaf school.
Outside of the practice, Peter enjoys the great outdoors, cycling, kayaking, hiking, swimming, and running (that is, when he can find the time around being a father to two young boys!)
For Peter, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the impact improved vision has on a person’s life, and he is deeply committed to excellence in eye care.
- Children's vision
- Acquired brain injuries such as concussion
- Complex conditions such as keratoconus
- Behavioural optometry
- Vision therapy
- Contact lens fitting
meet our Optometrists
Dr Jess Healey
Optometrist
Jess graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Optometry and a therapeutic endorsement. She has gained diverse clinical experience working in Warragul, regional Victoria, and Melbourne. Jess is passionate about delivering personalised eye care to patients of all ages. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, reading, playing board games with friends, and exploring the outdoors.
Areas of special interest:
- Children's vision
- Glaucoma care
- Myopia management
Dr Diana Chau
Optometrist
Diana graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Optometry and a therapeutic endorsement. She is qualified to manage various eye conditions and prescribe ocular medication. Diana provides individualised care for patients of all ages in a welcoming environment. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, exploring Melbourne cafes, baking, and practising yoga.
Diana speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Areas of special interest:
- Paediatric optometry
- binocular vision disorders
- Dry eye management
- Neuro-optometry
- Myopia control including orthokeratology
- Contact lenses
Monika Nosko
Vision Therapist
Monika has a degree in Teaching and has extensive experience working with children of all ages. The many years of working as a teacher led Monika to gain her qualification as a Vision Therapist through the Australian College of Behavioural Optometrists in 2019.
Monika became a Vision Therapist to help children become successful learners and to build their confidence. Monika is passionate about equipping children with the skills they need to make learning easier. Her understanding of the strong link between vision and learning helps her deliver individual tailored Vision Therapy programs.
Suzanne Luu
Optical Dispenser & Accounts Administrator
Suzanne has been part of the Pezzimenti Nixon team for many years. She is an experienced optical dispenser and takes care of most of our admin and back-of-house tasks. She has a special interest in contact lenses and enjoys catching up on the many TV series in her downtime.
Manu Kshetri
Optical Dispenser
Manu holds an overseas qualification in Optometry and a Master of Public Health from ANU. Manu has been working as an optical dispenser in Australia for four years. Manu handles each patient with care to support them with their eye care needs.
Outside of work, Manu enjoys running, reading, hiking and practising yoga and meditation. Manu accompanied Peter to Nepal in 2025 to help bring eye care to the remote villages of Nepal.
Alex Lopez
Optical Dispenser
Alex has worked as an optical dispenser in Australia for three years before joining Pezzimenti Nixon. She takes time to understand the needs of all of our patients and enjoys building on her knowledge through the continual learning offered by our practice.
Alex’s goal is for every patient to step out of our door with a big smile on their face!
Jose (Jom) Mari Sagmit
Optical Dispenser
Ryder Babcock
Dispensing Manager
Ryder, our dedicated Dispensing Manager, is deeply committed to customer service and strives to build strong, co-operative relationships with our patients. He has many years of optical experience and is always eager to learn and expand his skillset.
Ryder takes a holistic approach to his work, inspired by his personal eye health journey. He aims to understand what each patient needs and how he can best deliver this. In his downtime, Ryder can often be seen singing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Choir or playing a video game or two.
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Ongoing Education and Training
Peter leads the training of all new optometrists and prioritises ongoing education through regular discussions, conferences, and courses. The dispensing team also actively engages in continued learning, with many holding Optical Dispensing Certificates. Every quarter, we dedicate half a day to professional development, gaining insights from industry experts to continually improve our skills.
Peter also loves to mentor the next generation! Here at Pezzimenti Nixon we regularly host students, and Peter often presents to schools and other health professionals about vision in learning and sport.
Commitment to Community
Peter volunteers annually as an optometrist in remote villages in Nepal, providing essential eye care services to those in need. His work with Rotary International has brought life-changing vision care to communities in the Himalayan Mountains.
Pezzimenti Nixon actively supports the local community by offering vision screenings for prep students at local schools and kindergartens. They also deliver educational presentations to schools and professionals such as pharmacists, GPs, and physiotherapists on the importance of eye health.
