Iris scans as good as fingerprints Jul 14, 2016 7:38:31 GMT Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by cjm on Jul 14, 2016 7:38:31 GMT www.bbc.com/news/technology-36783515The scan takes a detailed image of the ridges in the coloured part of the eye [in seconds], which are as detailed and distinctive as a fingerprint.