Built by clinicians, engineers, and industry leaders
Lightfield Medical brings together clinical advisors, engineers, and operators with deep experience across ophthalmology, medical imaging, and medtech manufacturing.
Our team combines long-term clinical insight with hands-on technical execution, focused on building systems that work in real-world environments.
FOUNDER
A Harvard and Johns Hopkins-trained cornea and glaucoma specialist, he was convinced there had to be a better way to capture, document, and share the eye examination.
FOUNDER
Serial ophthalmology entrepreneur, CEO, advisor, and board member, he has started medical device companies in Europe, America, and Asia, seeing them through to acquisition.
CORPORATE BOARD MEMBER
Multiply awarded ophthalmologist, inventor, advisor, author, and editor, Dr. Lindstrom brings 40 years of expertise and guidance to our team as he had served on the boards of over 20 companies.
Stephen G. Slade, MD
World-renowned ophthalmologist and pioneer in refractive and cataract surgery. Performed the first LASIK procedure in the United States and has led the clinical adoption of multiple breakthrough technologies, including laser cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses (ICL), and advanced intraocular lenses. Widely recognized for his leadership in FDA clinical trials, surgical innovation, and physician education, having trained more than 8,000 ophthalmic surgeons worldwide. Deep expertise in clinical research, product development, and the translation of emerging technologies into routine ophthalmic.
ADVISORY BOARD
Former Chief Medical Officer and Global Head of Clinical & Medical Affairs at Johnson & Johnson Vision, with extensive experience across clinical trials, FDA approvals, and product launches in refractive and cataract surgery. Previously CMO at Avedro (FDA approval of corneal cross-linking), and currently Chief Strategy & Medical Officer at Horizon Surgical Systems. Deep background in clinical development, regulatory strategy, and real-world surgical workflows.
ADVISORY BOARD
One of the best known and most published optical physicists in the world, he is the owner of 20 patents and founder of 5 ophthalmic companies and was awarded the highest scientific medal in Spain.
ADVISORY BOARD
Founder of the largest company in the office-based surgery industry and named one of the top ten refractive surgeons in the U.S., he has participated in over 150 FDA trials.
ADVISORY BOARD
Pioneer in every form of refractive surgery with 90 FDA trials, he has matched hundreds of entrepreneurs with mentors through the Eyecelerator Winning Pitch Challenge.
ADVISORY BOARD
Founder of ESCRS and EuCornea who performed the world's first LASIK procedure, he now directs the largest European consortium of clinics and heads the largest eye clinic in Spain.
Roger Zaldivar, MD, MSc, MBA
Internationally recognized cataract and refractive surgeon, CEO of the Zaldivar Institute, and founder of RevaiCare. Widely recognized for his leadership in clinical research, surgical innovation, and ophthalmic education, with more than 200 international scientific presentations and multiple peer-reviewed publications. Scientific consultant to leading ophthalmic companies, with extensive expertise in intraocular lenses, refractive surgery, digital health, artificial intelligence, and the translation of emerging technologies into clinical practice.
ADVISORY BOARD
Founder of three companies in the ophthalmology space and advisor to many other startups, he is also recognized internationally as a leader in cornea, glaucoma, and refractive surgery.
ADVISORY BOARD
Former medical director of the USC Eye Program and partner in the most prestigious practice in Southern California, she is recognized internationally as one of ophthalmology's rising stars.
ADVISORY BOARD
President of the AECOS, medical director of the Cleveland Eye Clinic, and faculty member at Case Western, he helped pioneer the Light Adjustable Lens and many other refractive procedures.
ADVISORY BOARD
Matt Jensen is a highly successful business leader with a lifetime of experience in marketing, business development, entrepreneurship, and customer experience design.
STRATEGIC, AI IMPLEMENTATION & REGULATORY ADVISOR
Former Chief Data & Privacy Officer and AI Counsel at Medtronic, with nearly two decades of experience in global data privacy, AI governance, and regulatory strategy for medical devices. Extensive leadership background across ethics, compliance, AI risk management, and digital health regulation at scale.
The advisory board reflects Lightfield’s commitment to clinical relevance, practical workflows, and technology shaped by real-world use.
Management Team
Lightfield’s management team combines experience in medtech finance, manufacturing, and commercial strategy, supporting the transition from concept to scalable clinical deployment.
CFO & General Manager
Cándido Guerrero, MBA
+30 years of experience in finance and general management leadership in medtech and biotech.
+30 years of experience in manufacturing and industrial engineering leadership.
U.S. Sales Manager
Miles Harper
Ainhoa Ramos, MSc
Marketing & BD Manager
R&D & Engineering Teams
European Headquarters – Barcelona
The core research, development, and engineering teams are based at Lightfield’s European headquarters in Barcelona.
This group is responsible for optical design, software development, mechanical engineering, and production operations.
Vice-President of R&D
+15 years of experience in biomedical optics and medical imaging leadership in ophthalmology.
Senior Optics Engineer
Pau
Santos, PhD
Product Engineer Manager
David
Martí
+15 years of experience in supporting manufacturing, assembly, testing, calibration, verification, traceability, and quality-aligned production.
Nuria
Vizuete
Product Ops Lead
Software Development Manager
Sheyla
Nieves, MSc
+10 years of experience in software engineering specialized in scalable software architectures and complex system development.
Product Ops Lead
Pol
Puigdengolas
Together, they translate optical science and automation into clinically usable imaging systems, focusing on:
Optical precision and repeatability
Autonomous system behavior
Medical-grade software and cloud infrastructure
Manufacturing readiness and quality processes