She has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic eye disease.  She actively participates as an investigative optometrist in a number of clinical research trials and has been a guest speaker to professional groups on several occasions.

Dr. Peterson is licensed to use therapeutic and diagnostic pharmaceutical agents in the detection, treatment and management of eye diseases such as red eyes, allergies, dry eyes and glaucoma. She is also an affiliate of TLC laser centres.

Her clinical experience and training has also taken her into the fields of vision therapy and brain injury and neuro-optometric rehabilitation.  

Dr. Peterson regularly travels to third world countries as a volunteer optometrist serving outlying communities without access to health care.  She is the current president of the Ontario chapter of the organization VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity).

Dr. Peterson consciously practices healthy, balanced living.  She is an accomplished equestrian and a professional singer. 

Dr. Peterson currently sits on the board of Directors at SARI Therapeutic Riding, an organization combining her passion of horses with her respect of humanity.  She is also the current vice president of the Hyde Park Business Association.