At Jackson Davenport Vision Center in Summerville, contact lenses are fitted at a contact lens exam. Fittings cover soft, toric, multifocal, and specialty lenses, and first-time wearers are welcome. This guide covers the visit step by step, who does the fitting, your prescription, and how to book.
What Happens at a Contact Lens Fitting
A contact lens exam includes everything in a comprehensive eye exam, plus precise measurements of your eye surface, a fitting, and, when needed, a follow-up visit to confirm your lenses fit well.
Step 1: Comprehensive Exam First
Every contact lens exam starts with a full look at your vision and eye health.
Step 2: Measurements and Fitting
We measure the curvature and surface of your eyes as part of the fitting.
Step 3: Trial Lenses
We carry trial pairs of most major brands, so in most cases you can wear-test your lenses in daily life before you order a supply. New wearers are welcome, and we walk you through insertion, removal, and care until you are comfortable.
Step 4: Follow-Up and Final Prescription
A short follow-up, when needed, confirms the fit and finalizes your prescription before you order a supply.
Your Contact Lens Prescription
Contact lenses are medical devices, and all contact lenses require a valid prescription. Under the Federal Trade Commission’s Contact Lens Rule, the prescriber must give you a copy of your contact lens prescription when the fitting is complete, even if you do not ask for it.
Once the fit is confirmed, you can order your lenses through our office and reorder there with a current prescription. Your prescription is yours to use with any seller you choose. Our contact lenses page covers the daily, biweekly, monthly, toric, and multifocal lenses from most major brands available to order through our office.
Who Does the Fitting, and Where
Two optometrists see patients at Jackson Davenport Vision Center: Dr. Christopher Holstead, O.D. and Dr. Alyssa Davenport, O.D. Every exam at Jackson Davenport is doctor-led, unhurried, and explained in plain language. You can read about both on our doctors page.
Both practice at our one office at 218 Old Trolley Road in Summerville, so the exam, the fitting, and the follow-up are all handled in one place. Learn more about seeing an eye doctor in Summerville at Jackson Davenport. The office serves patients from Summerville, Ladson, Goose Creek, North Charleston, Moncks Corner, and the rest of Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston, and Colleton counties.
Booking a Contact Lens Fitting
You can book an appointment online or call (843) 871-9750; our contact lens exams page has more on the visit. The office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; closed Sunday.
Our insurance and benefits page lists the plans we accept. Not sure about your coverage? Call ahead and we will verify it before your visit.