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Biometric method for identity verification

A retinal scan is a biometric technique that uses unique patterns on a person's retina blood vessels. It is not to be confused with other ocular-based technologies: iris recognition, commonly called an "iris scan", and eye vein verification that uses scleral veins. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Retinal scanA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Comparison between B-Scan and En Face Images for Incomplete and Complete Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Outer Retinal AtrophyInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Retinal and choroidal vascular changes and systemic diseases in ratsThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Retinal vessel diameters and cerebral small vessel disease: the Rotterdam Scan StudyCited 211 times
  5. Go sideways: Iris recognitionA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Vein matchingA closely related topic

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