Forensic Optometry: Investigating Crime through the Eyes Sah Manish Kumar1,*, Sah Ruchika2, Rawat Anjali3, Koranga Sanjana4 1Department of Optometry, SSAHS, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India 2Department of Optometry, Ramlal Golchha Eye Hospital Foundation, Biratnagar, Nepal 3Department of Optometry, SSAHS, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India 4Department of Optometry, SSAHS, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India *Corresponding Author, Dr. Manish Kumar Sah, Department of Optometry, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201306, India, E-mail: sahmanish52@gmal.com
Online Published on 12 January, 2024. Abstract The eyes have long been recognised as a possible source of forensic evidence. With the distinctive arrangement of blood vessels in the retina and other ocular structures offering crucial information for criminal investigations. Retinal scans have been used successfully to identify suspects and victims as well as determine when they passed away. The presence of pharmaceuticals or other harmful compounds in the body can be determined through the analysis of ocular fluids, such as vitreous humour. The proper legal and ethical standards should be created for the gathering and use of visual evidence in order to solve these difficulties. The use of ocular evidence should be subject to adequate control and inspection, and forensic optometrists should be trained to recognise and avoid bias in their analysis. A developing specialty called forensic optometry examines and evaluates ocular evidence in court cases by combining the knowledge of forensic scientists and optometrists. With tremendous potential to increase the precision and dependability of criminal investigations, the use of visual evidence in forensic investigations is a fast expanding subject. Ocular evidence will probably become a more important resource for forensic optometrists in the future as technology and studies develop. Top Keywords Eye, Optometry, Forensic Science, Ocular evidence, Drug presence, Crime. Top |