The Vision Development Centre

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). 💎

10/13/2025

Feeling extra grateful today! 🦃🧡 Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving filled with love, joy, and lots of delicious food! ✨

10/10/2025

Wrapping up Vision Therapist Appreciation Week with smiles all around 💙 So grateful for our amazing team and everything they do to help our patients reach their full potential! 😊

10/08/2025

Athletes: even if your eyesight tests 20/20, a concussion may still be disrupting how your brain processes vision 👀🧠

Dr. Hutchens’ latest Sport NL blog post breaks down how head injuries can affect balance, focus, and the brain’s ability to process visual information, and why functional vision testing is essential for athletes getting back in the game 🧠⚡️

👇🏼 Tap to read Dr. Hutchens’ full article:
https://sportnl.ca/news/why-athletes-need-to-think-beyond-20-20-after-concussion/

10/07/2025

We're excited to be teaming up with The Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador during the holiday season!

📢 Exciting Announcement The Vision Development Centre

The Vision Development Centre has generously partnered with SPANL this Holiday Season, they will be giving 20 free eye exams and free glasses to Single Parent Families in need!

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Sarah Hutchens statement:

"Being a parent is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs in the world. This Christmas season, The Vision Development Centre and the Single Parents Association of NL are coming together to ease the burden by providing access to eye exams for parents and children. Clear, comfortable vision helps families learn, work, and thrive."

✅ Registration is open now and will close on Friday October 10th at 12:00pm

Clients will be selected at random as there is limited space!

Register at spanlportal.ca

10/06/2025

Behind every vision therapy success story is a caring vision therapist 💙

This week, we’re excited to celebrate the vision therapy professionals who help improve the lives of so many children, teens, and adults through comprehensive vision therapy programs.

Thank you for the laughter, the dedication you bring to vision care, and the positive impact you have on families every day. We’re SO grateful for you! 🫶🏼

10/01/2025

Your eyes do more than help you see... They help you stay on your feet!
Your vision works hand-in-hand with your inner ear + body awareness to keep you steady and confident.

But when your eyes aren’t pulling their weight, you might feel dizzy, wobbly, or just a little off balance.

✨ The good news? Vision therapy can help strengthen these connections so you can feel more grounded, coordinated, and in control.