Iris recognition after cataract surgery

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May 17, 2021, 8:13 am

MsEverywhere

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Iris recognition after cataract surgery

Which of the screening apps use facial recognition and which rely on eye scans?

I recently had cataract surgery and the Clear kiosk didn't recognize my eyes. I'm hoping that there will be a way to reset my eye scan.

Do NEXUS and Global Entry rely on facial recognition and not on eye scan?

May 17, 2021, 8:46 am

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Originally Posted by MsEverywhere

Which of the screening apps use facial recognition and which rely on eye scans?

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Do NEXUS and Global Entry rely on facial recognition and not on eye scan?

The Global Entry kiosks use fingerprints and the NEXUS kiosks in Canada use Iris recognition technology to confirm identity. Both Global Entry and NEXUS are transitioning to facial verification.

May 17, 2021, 9:14 am

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Originally Posted by MsEverywhere

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Originally Posted by TWA884

The Global Entry kiosks use fingerprints and the NEXUS kiosks in Canada use Iris recognition technology to confirm identity. Both Global Entry and NEXUS are transitioning to facial verification.

To expand on TWA884's response, Canada's use of iris reading technology is being phased out. This web page lists Canadian port of entry airports which have already transitioned to facial recognition at their Nexus kiosks for entry into Canada by air:
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/kiosk-eng.html

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NEXUS facial verification kiosks are located at: