The Vision Development Centre

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.

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Janine has successfully completed her Sports Vision Certification๐Ÿฅ‡Sheโ€™s re...
12/02/2025

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Janine has successfully completed her Sports Vision Certification๐Ÿฅ‡

Sheโ€™s ready to help local athletes sharpen their visual focus, improve reaction time, and gain a serious competitive advantage!

Tag an athlete who needs this๐Ÿ‘‡

โžก๏ธ Call us to schedule your Sports Vision Assessment at 709-368-1155!

11/30/2025

Happy kids = happy parents.
๐Ÿ‘€ Your childโ€™s eye exam should feel fun โ€” not overwhelming.

Thatโ€™s why we have: toys, popsicles, friendly pups, changing tables, and the coolest kidsโ€™ frames around ๐Ÿงธ๐Ÿง๐Ÿถ๐Ÿค“

Welcome to the kid-friendliest vision clinic in town ๐Ÿ’›

We had the honour of participating in the prototype testing of a new toddler-vision test developed by the University of ...
11/27/2025

We had the honour of participating in the prototype testing of a new toddler-vision test developed by the University of Waterlooโ€™s School of Optometry & Vision Science!

๐Ÿ’ก The new tool, called the WatDAT (Waterloo Differential Acuity Test), helps kids as young as 18 months engage in a vision exam by pointing to the one different shape among three others โ€” making it fun and clinically meaningful.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Why this matters: around 14% of children aged 2-4 have vision problems like amblyopia or farsightedness, and early detection means earlier treatment and better outcomes.

Thank you to the University of Waterloo for inviting us to collaborate!

๐Ÿ“ฒ If you have questions about toddler vision exams or want to book an appointment, please reach out.

Weโ€™re proud to announce that The VDC is officially in the running for the 2026 Top Choice Award and we need YOUR vote to...
11/24/2025

Weโ€™re proud to announce that The VDC is officially in the running for the 2026 Top Choice Award and we need YOUR vote to bring home the win! ๐Ÿ†โœจ

Your support means everything to us, and if weโ€™ve earned your trust, weโ€™d be honoured to receive your vote.

๐ŸŽ‰ Voting Is Now OPEN! ๐ŸŽ‰
๐Ÿ’ป Cast your vote here: https://www.topchoiceawards.com/vote?survey_id=VJrBYHWc

๐ŸŽ BONUS: Your vote enters you into a draw to WIN 1 of 4 cash prizes of $500, courtesy of Top Choice Awards! ๐Ÿ’ธ

Thank you for your continued support ๐Ÿ’™


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A child can have 20/20 eyesight and still struggle in school.๐Ÿค” Why? Because classroom success depends on more than clear...
11/20/2025

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

๐Ÿค” Why? Because classroom success depends on more than clear sight โ€” it relies on visual skills like:
๐Ÿ“– Tracking across a line of text
๐Ÿ‘€ Focusing near and far
๐Ÿง  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.

Weโ€™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!
๐Ÿ“ง info@thevisiondc.com
๐Ÿ“ฒ 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 โ€” yet routine eye exams showed โ€œnothing wrong.โ€ ๐Ÿ‘€

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 4โ€™s in reading on her report card for the first time ever ๐Ÿ™Œ ๐Ÿ“–

๐ŸŒŸ Staff Feature: Meet Krista! ๐ŸŒŸSay hello to Krista Brown, our amazing Optician whoโ€™s been part of The VDC family for ove...
11/16/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Staff Feature: Meet Krista! ๐ŸŒŸ

Say hello to Krista Brown, our amazing Optician whoโ€™s been part of The VDC family for over a year! ๐Ÿ‘“

๐Ÿ’™ 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... "

๐Ÿก When sheโ€™s not at work:
It depends on the season! Right now, sheโ€™s likely hibernating, knitting, or crocheting (or trying to ๐Ÿ˜…). When the weatherโ€™s nicer, youโ€™ll find her on a golf course or playing Bolaballl with friends.

๐Ÿฅ Fun hobby everyone should try:
Thanks to a friend, Krista discovered Disc Golf! Thereโ€™s a free course across from the Confederation Building โ€“ all you need is a Frisbee.

๐Ÿด Must-try local spot:
Krista recommends Grotto, located downtown St. John's โ€“ one of her favourite places to grab a bite!

Weโ€™re so lucky to have Kristaโ€™s passion, expertise, and energy on our team! Show her some love in the comments below ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿง  ADHD & Vision: Could there be overlap?If you or someone you know struggles with staying on task, it might not always ...
11/13/2025

๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿง  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 ๐Ÿšซ

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

We're here to help!
๐Ÿ“ฒ 709-368-1155
๐Ÿ“ง info@thevisiondc.com
๐Ÿ“100 Brookfield Road, St. John's

11/06/2025

Let's just say Dr. Hannaford keeps things interesting around here ๐Ÿ˜‚

**CONTEST CLOSED**Thank you to everyone who voted! The winner has been chosen! ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿšจ You know the drill! The infamous VDC H...
10/31/2025

**CONTEST CLOSED**
Thank you to everyone who voted! The winner has been chosen! ๐Ÿ™‚

๐Ÿšจ You know the drill! The infamous VDC Halloween Costume Contest is BACK ๐Ÿ‘ป

Here are your contestants...
๐Ÿ‘‘ Krista & Rianne - Gaston and Belle
๐ŸŽฉ Dr. Hutchens & Dr. Hannaford - Dumb and Dumber
๐Ÿฆ„ Bailey - Agnes from Despicable Me
๐Ÿ Jennifer - Bumblebee
๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿป Nicole - Granny
๐Ÿฆ– Indy - Bowser from Super Mario

It's time for YOU to vote! Help us decide a winner and you can win too ๐ŸŽ‰ Leave your fav in the comments for a chance to win a $20 gift card of your choice ๐Ÿ‘‡

If youโ€™ve had a concussion, reach out to us to see if a functional vision assessment is right for you ๐Ÿ‘€
10/30/2025

If youโ€™ve had a concussion, reach out to us to see if a functional vision assessment is right for you ๐Ÿ‘€

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

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