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Retinal scans are not merely tools for determining one's visual acuity; they hold remarkable potential in identifying health conditions that could lead to serious consequences—such as blindness. Research currently underway at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital is exploring the possibilities of utilizing AI to detect a wider range of diseases through these seemingly innocuous eye examinations. This innovative field of research has coined its own term: Ocomic, highlighting how a simple look at retinal photography can reveal intricate details about a person's health.