What the exam covers.
A pediatric eye exam here follows four steps, at your child’s pace.
A comfortable start
We keep the pace relaxed and explain every step in kid-friendly terms.
Vision development check
We measure how well your child sees near and far, and how their eyes focus, track, and work together.
Eye-health check
A gentle look at the health of your child’s eyes, inside and out.
Results & next steps
You leave knowing where your child’s vision stands, and whether glasses would help.
Screenings aren’t eye exams.
A vision screening is a smart first filter. It is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam. Our post on school vision screenings and eye exams explains the difference.
For nearsighted children.
The practice also offers myopia management for nearsighted children. We measure your child’s current prescription and how quickly it has been changing, then choose a management approach together and adjust the plan as your child grows.
Meet the doctors.
Every exam at Jackson Davenport is doctor-led, unhurried, and explained in plain language. The practice’s two optometrists are Dr. Christopher Holstead, O.D. and Dr. Alyssa Davenport, O.D., and you can read about both on our doctors page. The page for our eye doctor in Summerville covers every service in this office.
The practice has 4.8 stars across 225 Google reviews as of October 22, 2026.
We see pediatric patients ages five and up, and we carry frames sized for growing faces. See the insurance and vision benefits we accept, or call ahead and we will verify your coverage before your visit.