Our team of dedicated eye health professionals are here to serve you. We combine extensive knowledge in the field of optometry with a passion for helping people solve their vision problems. It is our goal to create a friendly and professional atmosphere that you can rely on for all of your eye health needs.


Dr. Marika Parenteau, Optometrist

Dr. Marika Parenteau is a graduate of the University of Montreal, Canada. In 1991 she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and worked at the Sherbrooke University Hospital in the pediatric department. She decided to continue her education and in 1995 earned her Doctorate in Optometry from the same university. She completed her internship in Lawton, Oklahoma; specializing in diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Parenteau has a special interest in nutrition and the prevention of eye disease in order to preserve her patients’ vision. She is able to achieve this with state-of-the-art equipment.

In 1997 she opened Northeast Vision Center, where she practices her passion for fitting specialty contact lenses and the prevention and diagnosis of ocular diseases and primary eye care. She is from Stanstead Quebec, where she lives with her husband on a farm producing blueberries, apples, and maple syrup. She loves being in the garden and spending time with her family.


Katie Steuwe, Certified Paraoptometric

Katie is a Certified Paraoptometric at Northeast Vision Center who performs a variety of pre-tests which prepare the patient for their visual examination. She performs many many specialty tests that Dr. Parenteau requests in order to provide the best vision care. Katie also assists with Contact Lens fittings for patients; teaching patients proper handling and wearing techniques. She performs front desk duties including scheduling appointments, triaging phone calls, and processing insurances. Katie moved to the Northeast Kingdom after working for an Optometrist in Southern Vermont for over 7 years.


Christine Provoncha, Office Manager/Billing Specialist

Christine is our office manager/billing specialist. She has been working in the billing field for over 30 years. She is certified as a professional coder. If you have any billing questions, Christine would be happy to help you with them. Along with her billing duties, Christine is also responsible for assisting patients with choosing the appropriate frame or lens and making adjustments or minor repairs to frames.


Jesica Counter, Optometric Assistant

Jesica is an Optometric Assistant at Northeast Vision Center who performs a variety of pre-tests which prepare the patient for their visual examination. She performs many specialty tests that Dr. Parenteau requests in order to provide the best vision care. Jesica also assists with Contact Lens fittings for patients; teaching patients proper handling and wearing techniques. She performs front desk duties including scheduling appointments, triaging phone calls, and processing insurances. Jesica resides in Derby with her beautiful family. She has been providing customer service in our community for 15+ years.


Cassandra Vanasse, Optometric Assistant

Cassandra is an Optometric Assistant at Northeast Vision Center who performs a variety of pre-test which prepares the patient for their visual examination. She performs many specialty tests that Dr. Parenteau requests in order to provide the best vision care. Cassandra also assists with Contact Lens fittings for patients; teaching patients proper handling and wearing techniques. She performs front desk duties including scheduling appointments and triaging phone calls. Cassandra had lived in Vermont her whole life. She moved to Texas for a brief time where she worked at an optometrist office. She recently returned to Vermont to share her skills here.