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(843) 871-9750 218 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
Eye Care · Summerville, SC

Eye exams in
Summerville.

Comprehensive, contact lens, pediatric, and diabetic eye exams, plus emergency office visits, myopia management, glaucoma testing, and retinal imaging, all under one roof in Summerville.

A patient during a comprehensive eye exam using a phoropter

Comprehensive Eye Exams

A complete picture of your vision and eye health in one visit, with a prescription fine-tuned by your doctor rather than a machine alone.

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A contact lens exam in progress at the slit lamp

Contact Lens Exams

Fittings for soft, toric, multifocal, and specialty contact lenses, with trial pairs so you can wear-test before you order a supply. First-time wearers welcome.

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Pediatric Eye Exams

Gentle, child-paced exams that check how your child’s vision is developing. You leave knowing where your child’s vision stands and whether glasses would help.

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A doctor explaining diabetic eye disease using an eye model

Diabetic Eye Exams

We review your diabetes history and medications, examine your retina with dilating drops and high-resolution imaging, and share findings with your primary care provider.

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Jackson Davenport Vision Center on Old Trolley Road in Summerville

Emergency Office Visits

The practice offers emergency office visits. The emergency office visits page explains how the office handles them and how to reach us.

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Myopia Management

We measure your child’s prescription and how quickly it has been changing, then choose a management approach together and adjust the plan as your child grows.

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A patient undergoing a slit lamp exam for glaucoma testing

Glaucoma Testing

We measure the pressure inside your eyes, your doctor examines the optic nerve, and detailed imaging documents your optic nerve and retina.

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Retinal imaging scan results displayed on a monitor

Retinal Imaging & Disease Management

Detailed photographs of your retina, macula, and optic nerve, captured in minutes. Your doctor walks you through the images and explains exactly what we see.

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About the practice

One office, two optometrists.

Every exam at Jackson Davenport is doctor-led, unhurried, and explained in plain language. Your eye doctor in Summerville is one of our two optometrists, Dr. Christopher Holstead, O.D., or Dr. Alyssa Davenport, O.D., and you can meet our doctors before your visit.

Jackson Davenport has been providing personalized eye care for more than 50 years and holds 4.8 stars across 225 Google reviews as of October 22, 2026.

Insurance & Benefits

See the insurance and vision benefits we accept, or call ahead and we will verify your coverage before your visit.

Common questions

Eye exam questions.

What does a comprehensive eye exam include? +
It covers visual acuity, your prescription update, eye-health screening, the dilated retinal exam, and glaucoma testing.
Is a contact lens exam separate from a comprehensive eye exam? +
Yes. A contact lens exam is its own appointment: it includes everything in a comprehensive exam, plus precise measurements of your eye surface, a fitting, and a follow-up visit to confirm your lenses fit well.
Can I order glasses after my eye exam? +
Yes. You can browse frames and place your eyewear order immediately after your exam.
Where is your office? +
We have one office, at 218 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485. We see patients from Summerville and nearby Lowcountry communities such as Ladson, Goose Creek, North Charleston, and Moncks Corner.
What are your hours, and how do I book an eye exam? +
We are open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm, and we are closed on Sunday. Book an appointment online or call (843) 871-9750.

Ready when you are.