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Our Story

From her own practice in Costa Rica, Dr. Marissé Masís Solano witnessed a heartbreaking pattern. Patient after patient arrived with advanced cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal damage—conditions that could have been prevented with earlier detection. Many had waited months for appointments, traveled hours from rural areas, or simply couldn't afford regular eye care.

As an ophthalmologist with 15 years of experience, Marissé knew that half of all blindness cases were preventable. Yet the system was failing millions worldwide. With only one ophthalmologist for every 17,000 people in the US—and far fewer in developing nations—the traditional model of eye care simply couldn't scale.

Advanced eye care technology and diagnostic equipment used in modern ophthalmology

Building the Future of Eye Care

In 2025, Iriscience was born from this vision. We started with a simple adapter that turns smartphones into ophthalmologic cameras. But the real breakthrough comes from rigorous scientific research and our unwavering commitment to ethical and safe AI applications.

Every day, our team works toward a future where:

  • No one goes blind from preventable causes
  • Geographic location doesn't determine access to eye care
  • Early detection is the norm, not the exception

Our Mission

Transforming Global Eye Care

Preventive care
Community empowerment
Easy access with less qualified personnel
Comprehensive detection
Clinician decision support
"Because everyone deserves to see the world clearly."

From our headquarters at Cornell Tech in New York to clinics in Costa Rica and Mexico, we're proving that innovation can solve humanity's oldest problems. We're not just reimagining eye care for the digital age—we're making quality vision health a human right, not a privilege.

Our Team

Leadership

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Marissé Masís-Solano MD PhD

Founder & CEO

Ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist. PhD in Biomedical Science.

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Max Perez

Founding Engineer

Computer Science Engineer

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Victor Liu

Marketing and Sales

Masters in Management and Systems

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Kanav Sharma

System Development

Master's of Information Systems

Advisors

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Saul Calderón PhD

Professor Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica

Computer Science Department

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David Levine

Advisor

Strategic Advisor

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Fernando Gómez-Barquero PhD

Director Runway Program

Cornell Tech

Clinical Trial Collaborators

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Karla Dueñas MD

Professor UNAM

Chief Academic Director Conde de Valenciana

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Lihteh Wu MD

Professor University of Costa Rica

Professor Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary University of Illinois Chicago

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Erick Hernandez

Clinical Collaborator

Clinical Research

Our Partners & Collaborations

We work with leading healthcare institutions, research organizations, and technology companies to advance our mission.

Join Us in Our Mission

Whether you're a healthcare provider, researcher, or potential partner, we invite you to be part of our journey to transform eye care.