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Is iris identification different from retinal scanning?

April 26, 2017different Identification IRIS retinal scanning

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Is iris identification different from retinal scanning?

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Yes, very different. Retinal scanning is an older biometric technology that maps the blood vessels in the retina (optic nerve head) in the back of your eye using lights aimed into the eye. The iris, in contrast, is on the outside and visible without any invasive lighting. Iris identification systems merely take a digital picture of the outside of your eye and do not provide any other health information; retinal scanning is more like getting an eye exam and can be used to diagnose various medical conditions.