Dane Peterson, O.D., FAAO, is an Optometrist at Northwest Eye practicing comprehensive optometry, including the treatment and management of ocular pathology with a specialty in dry eye, contact lenses and family eye care.
Dr. Peterson is certified by the Minnesota State Board of Optometry, National Board of Examiners in Optometry and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is also a member of the Minnesota Optometric Association and American Optometric Association.
Dane Peterson, O.D., FAAO, is an Optometrist at Northwest Eye practicing comprehensive optometry, including the treatment and management of ocular pathology with a specialty in dry eye, contact lenses and family eye care.
Dr. Peterson is certified by the Minnesota State Board of Optometry, National Board of Examiners in Optometry and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is also a member of the Minnesota Optometric Association and American Optometric Association.
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I was nervous from the beginning of my appointment, but after I met with the staff in my doctor, my confident build up, so I think my doctor staff and him was very efficient I pray and hope that we will have a good business relationship. Thank you..
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Personable and thorough
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Peterson always listens to my concerns and provides a thorough treatment plan taking multiple approaches to solve my eye problems.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Friendly, personable, and gives great medical advice.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Articulate and extremely helpful insights about my dry eye!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very open and informative about what I need to do
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Peterson has been my eye doctor since 2021. I got a very bad eye condition. During covid Dr Peterson fit me in when I could not get in anywhere else . Im so grateful for his expertise and his kind and thoughtful demeanor ! He is super!! I strongly recommend him and NW eye !!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
So nice and thorough. He knows what he’s doing. I plan on seeing him again.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
After all these years he still doesn't call me by my preferred name, He seemed rush and abrupt at times. His bed side manner was missing,
(2 months ago)
Apr-2026
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Northwest Eye: Golden Valley Office
8501 Golden Valley Rd. Suite 100 Golden Valley, MN 55427
Northwest Eye: St. Anthony Office
2601 39th Ave NE. Suite 1 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Dane Peterson, O.D., FAAO, is an Optometrist at Northwest Eye practicing comprehensive optometry, including the treatment and management of ocular pathology with a specialty in dry eye, contact lenses and family eye care.
Dr. Peterson is certified by the Minnesota State Board of Optometry, National Board of Examiners in Optometry and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is also a member of the Minnesota Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. Dr. Peterson has been an active part of Northwest Eye’s respected team of doctors since the summer of 2013.
A Minnesota native and graduate of Cannon Falls High School, Dr. Peterson attended Syracuse University and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology. He earned his Doctorate of Optometry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry, during which time he received awards for excellence in contact lens patient care and clinical skills.
Away from the clinic, Dr. Peterson shares life with his wife and two boys. They enjoy relaxing on the north shore of Lake Superior and trying new restaurants across the Twin Cities.
Dr. Peterson sees patients at the St. Anthony and Golden Valley Northwest Eye locations.
I was nervous from the beginning of my appointment, but after I met with the staff in my doctor, my confident build up, so I think my doctor staff and him was very efficient I pray and hope that we will have a good business relationship. Thank you..
Personable and thorough
Dr Peterson always listens to my concerns and provides a thorough treatment plan taking multiple approaches to solve my eye problems.
Friendly, personable, and gives great medical advice.
Articulate and extremely helpful insights about my dry eye!
Very open and informative about what I need to do
Dr Peterson has been my eye doctor since 2021. I got a very bad eye condition. During covid Dr Peterson fit me in when I could not get in anywhere else . Im so grateful for his expertise and his kind and thoughtful demeanor ! He is super!! I strongly recommend him and NW eye !!
Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.
So nice and thorough. He knows what he’s doing. I plan on seeing him again.
After all these years he still doesn't call me by my preferred name, He seemed rush and abrupt at times. His bed side manner was missing,