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We use only professionally qualified staff for both the eye examination and spectacle dispensing. Eye examinations are a minimum of 30 minutes, and use the latest equipment to conduct all tests needed to monitor ongoing health of your eyes, and to identify the prescription you need to give you the best possible vision.

We have the latest OCT technology for diagnosing eye disease making it possible to catch common conditions such as macular degeneration and glaucoma even earlier. Ask about booking your enhanced eye examination with OCT screening at our Devizes practice for an additional fee of 35. We are an independent opticians and can therefore supply the lenses, frames and other products that are best for you, and are not tied to certain suppliers.
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Mr Tony Nixon and Mr David Shaw founded Nixon and Shaw's three Opticians' practices in 1972, along with their wives Stephanie Nixon and Liz Shaw. Mr Martin Bull became a partner in 2001. He previously trained and worked at the renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

When Mr Nixon retired from the partnership in 2006 Mr Bull became the majority partner and has continued to run Nixon and Shaw with the same aim of providing excellence in eyecare while introducing the latest techniques and equipment.Our team of Optometrists includes Mrs Maria Webb, Mrs Sian Portlock and Mrs Julia Norris, who also works at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
Eye examinations are a minimum of 30 minutes. Our Optometrists will use advanced equipment to conduct all tests needed to monitor ongoing health of your eyes, and to identify the prescription you need to give you the best possible vision. There is also plenty of time to talk through any concerns you may have about your eyes, and for your Optometrist to talk through each stage of the examination.
Optical Coherence Tomographer (OCT) devices are already in use in hospital eye departments, but are at present seldom available at your local Opticians. We are delighted to be one of the few high street opticians to offer the OCT scan at our Devizes practice. The OCT represents the very latest technology in eye health.
We know how important it is for your glasses not only to give you great vision, but to look good, and be comfortable to wear. That's why at Nixon and Shaw Opticians your glasses are only dispensed by Optometrists or qualified Dispensing Opticians, who are expert in helping you choose a frame which both suits your face, and your spectacle prescription, and any specific requirements, (eg computer use, sports, or other hobbies.)
Due to advances in the manufacture of contact lenses, almost anyone is suitable for contact lens wear, and can enjoy the freedom from wearing glasses on a daily basis. Contact lenses are also now available for people who have a high level of astigmatism in their spectacle prescription, who may have previously been told that they cannot wear contact lenses.
Reviews (5)
Tony & Margaret Marsh Semington
Tony & Margaret Marsh Semington
Nov 01, 2021
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Excellent service, very helpful and customer satisfaction comes first with all the staff.
Susan Caldwell
Susan Caldwell
Nov 10, 2019
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First class.great that felt optician exceptionally qualified and no sales pressure to buy what do not need.highly reccomened.
Andrew Stone
Andrew Stone
Nov 29, 2016
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Women on reception was very shirty with me when I arrived a few minutes late making me feel extremely uncomfortable – my fault I know, but there's no need to be rude about these sort of things.
Shame really, as I wanted to support a local shop. Boots opticians it is then!
Gwendoline Davina
Gwendoline Davina
Aug 23, 2015
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As well as being professional and friendly they are most caring and accommodating.
I am carer for a 93yr old gentleman who is chair bound so can only travel with wheelchair assistance, all the staff at Nixon & Shaw in Melksham showed great patience and a true willingness to help.
Steve Henderson
Steve Henderson
Jul 15, 2013
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A really up to date opticians, all the latest equipment it seems. very friendly team. Located very conveniently right in the center of town.