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To convert VB.NET read data from an MSSQL database image column to binary, follow these steps:

1. Establish a Database Connection: Use SqlConnection with the appropriate connection string.

2. Execute Query: Write a SQL query to fetch the image data from the specified column.

3. Retrieve Binary Data:

4. Utilize SqlDataReader.GetBytes() for small images.

5. For large images, use streams via SqlDataReader.GetStream() to handle data more efficiently.

6. Handle Data in VB.NET: Convert the retrieved binary data into a byte array or process it using streams as needed.

This approach ensures efficient handling of image data, whether stored in IMAGE or VARBINARY columns in MSSQL Server.