Definition – What is an iris diagnosis?
Iris diagnosis, also called iridology or iris diagnostics, is a procedure from alternative medicine. It is based on the assumption that various changes in the body and diseases are reflected in the appearance of the iris, i.e. the iris, in the eye. Thus, by a precise analysis of the structure of the iris, conclusions can be drawn about various physical weaknesses and diseases. However, since this procedure has not yet been empirically, i.e. scientifically proven, it should be viewed critically and with caution. In case of rapidly occurring changes in the iris, it is recommended to consult an ophthalmologist.
For which diseases can an iris diagnosis be used?
An iris diagnosis can basically be used for almost all diseases. In the iris diagnosis the iris is divided into different sections, which stands for the representation of different organs of the body. It is assumed that all organs of the body are connected to the iris by fibers that run through the spinal cord.
There, if the respective organ is diseased, they can lead to a change in color or to an accumulation of spots or the like. For example, the section of the iris facing the nose, i.e. the right section on the left eye and the left section on the right eye, represents the thyroid gland. If the thyroid gland now becomes diseased, increased black spots can be seen in this area, for example.
In principle, there are three main focuses of diseases that occur in the iris diagnosis. These include clinical pictures based on lymphatic changes and diseases of the musculature. The second focus is on so-called hematogenic diseases, i.e. disease patterns that affect the blood and circulation. The third focus is a mixture of the first two focuses, with liver and stomach diseases being the most prominent.
How does an iris diagnosis work?
Irisidiagnosis involves the examination and detailed analysis of the iris of the person to be examined using various instruments. Usually the examiner uses a so-called slit lamp. This is a type of microscope that is specially designed to view the eye sections and provides good magnification for analysis.
Photographs can also be taken if necessary in order to discuss more detailed findings with the examined persons on the printouts. In iris diagnosis, the iris is divided into different sections. On the one hand, it is divided into circular sections, i.e. different sections that circle the pupil in the middle.
On the other hand, the iris is also divided into different segments, i.e., like a cake into different pieces of cake. In the examination, attention is paid to color changes, pigments and differences in the density and brightness of the iris structures. Furthermore, the eye color of the examined person is included in the analysis. This allows all factors to be taken into account in the event of changes in a specific area of the iris and conclusions to be drawn about possible underlying changes or diseases of the body or an organ.
