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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.

12/02/2025

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

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

Tag an athlete who needs this👇

➡️ Call us to schedule your Sports Vision Assessment at 709-368-1155!

11/30/2025

Happy kids = happy parents.
👀 Your child’s eye exam should feel fun — not overwhelming.

That’s why we have: toys, popsicles, friendly pups, changing tables, and the coolest kids’ frames around 🧸🍧🐶🤓

Welcome to the kid-friendliest vision clinic in town 💛

11/27/2025

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

💡 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 — making it fun and clinically meaningful.

👉 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!

📲 If you have questions about toddler vision exams or want to book an appointment, please reach out.

11/24/2025

We’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! 🏆✨

Your support means everything to us, and if we’ve earned your trust, we’d be honoured to receive your vote.

🎉 Voting Is Now OPEN! 🎉
💻 Cast your vote here: https://www.topchoiceawards.com/vote?survey_id=VJrBYHWc

🎁 BONUS: Your vote enters you into a draw to WIN 1 of 4 cash prizes of $500, courtesy of Top Choice Awards! 💸

Thank you for your continued support 💙

Top Choice Awards ITrustLocal

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 👀

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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