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The Vision Development Centre

Infant & Child Eye Exams | Neuro-Optometry | Vision Therapy | Comprehensive Eye Exams Call us at (709) 368-1155 to learn how we can help you.

Vision is so much more than the ability to see 20/20; eyesight is the ability to see the 20/20 line, whereas vision is the ability to interpret, analyze and understand the world around us, which requires a coordinated and efficient visual system. The Vision Development Centre is dedicated to helping patients reach their full visual potential.

11/20/2025

A child can have 20/20 eyesight and still struggle in school.

🤔 Why? Because classroom success depends on more than clear sight — it relies on visual skills like:
📖 Tracking across a line of text
👀 Focusing near and far
🧠 Making sense of what they see

If your child is bright but school feels like a daily battle, vision could be part of the puzzle.

We’re here to help parents understand the difference between eyesight and visual skills and to check whether vision is holding your child back.

Let's chat!
📧 info@thevisiondc.com
📲 709-368-1155

11/18/2025

Get ready with Dr. Hannaford as she shares the story of a Grade 3 student who struggled with reading, learning, ADHD, and dyslexia symptoms — yet routine eye exams showed “nothing wrong.” 👀

A functional vision assessment told a very different story: eye turn, depth perception issues, and tracking difficulties.

After getting the right care? She got straight 4’s in reading on her report card for the first time ever 🙌 📖

11/16/2025

🌟 Staff Feature: Meet Krista! 🌟

Say hello to Krista Brown, our amazing Optician who’s been part of The VDC family for over a year! 👓

💙 Why she loves her job:
"I love that I have chosen a career that can make a real difference to a person's quality of life. I love the versatility, the people, and learning new things. I've worked in the optical industry over half my life, 23 years. If that isn't love... "

🏡 When she’s not at work:
It depends on the season! Right now, she’s likely hibernating, knitting, or crocheting (or trying to 😅). When the weather’s nicer, you’ll find her on a golf course or playing Bolaballl with friends.

🥏 Fun hobby everyone should try:
Thanks to a friend, Krista discovered Disc Golf! There’s a free course across from the Confederation Building – all you need is a Frisbee.

🍴 Must-try local spot:
Krista recommends Grotto, located downtown St. John's – one of her favourite places to grab a bite!

We’re so lucky to have Krista’s passion, expertise, and energy on our team! Show her some love in the comments below 👇

11/13/2025

👀🧠 ADHD & Vision: Could there be overlap?

If you or someone you know struggles with staying on task, it might not always be ADHD. Vision challenges can make reading, schoolwork, or even screen time exhausting, leading to frustration, distraction, and avoidance 🚫

A comprehensive vision evaluation can help you understand what’s really going on and make sure you get the right support.

We're here to help!
📲 709-368-1155
📧 info@thevisiondc.com
📍100 Brookfield Road, St. John's

11/06/2025

Let's just say Dr. Hannaford keeps things interesting around here 😂

10/31/2025

**CONTEST CLOSED**
Thank you to everyone who voted! The winner has been chosen! 🙂

🚨 You know the drill! The infamous VDC Halloween Costume Contest is BACK 👻

Here are your contestants...
👑 Krista & Rianne - Gaston and Belle
🎩 Dr. Hutchens & Dr. Hannaford - Dumb and Dumber
🦄 Bailey - Agnes from Despicable Me
🐝 Jennifer - Bumblebee
👵🏻 Nicole - Granny
🦖 Indy - Bowser from Super Mario

It's time for YOU to vote! Help us decide a winner and you can win too 🎉 Leave your fav in the comments for a chance to win a $20 gift card of your choice 👇

10/30/2025

If you’ve had a concussion, reach out to us to see if a functional vision assessment is right for you 👀

10/28/2025

🏒🏀⚽ Why Athletes Need Vision Therapy

Your eyes do more than see—they perform. Depth perception, eye tracking, reaction time, and hand-eye coordination can be the difference between a win and a miss.

Vision therapy trains these skills, boosting accuracy, speed, and focus so you can dominate on the ice, field, or court.

Ready to take your game to the next level? Let’s talk sports vision therapy today 🏆

10/22/2025

Happy 40th Birthday to the amazing Dr. Sarah Hutchens — the visionary behind The Vision Development Centre! 🎉

Your passion, care, and dedication have shaped not just this clinic, but the lives of everyone who walks through our doors.

Thank you for leading with heart and inspiring us daily. Here’s to celebrating you today! 🥂💙

10/21/2025

The Optical at The VDC was designed with families in mind! 💙

We carry a full range of glasses for kids of all ages in every size, color, and style (including super durable options for busy little ones!) 👓✨

And it’s not just for kids, we have eyewear for the whole family, whether your prescription comes from The VDC or elsewhere.

📍 Come visit us and find the perfect pair for everyone in your family!

10/20/2025

No outsourcing here, just our team (and the skeleton crew) cutting lenses right here in house. 💀
Fast, local, and made with care (and very cool machines). 💎

Address

100 Brookfield Road Unit B
St. John's, NL
A1E3T9

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17093681155

Website

http://www.thevisiondevelopmentcentre.com/

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