Iridology is the study of the Iris, the coloured part of the eye that surrounds the pupil. An Iridologist uses a light and a magnifier to examine the colour and structure of the iris to determine your body health.

Your eye (including the iris) is formed during early foetal development from the same tissue as the brain, so is connected to every organ and tissue in the body through the nervous system. Your iris is as individual as a fingerprint – no two irises are exactly alike.

What can Iridology tell us about our body health?

Iridology can be used to understand your inherent strengths and weaknesses. The physical structure of the Iris does not change throughout life; however, pigmentation can accumulate over time. The colour of pigment deposits can indicate what body systems may require support. For example, orange pigment may indicate blood sugar imbalance, brown relates to liver and gallbladder function, and yellow can indicate the influence of kidney function.

By observing the fibre structure, fibre density, openings, general colour and accumulated pigmentation, an iridologist can gather information to understand what body systems are strong and which systems may need some extra nurturing and support.

The structure of your iris also reflects your genetic makeup, so it can show family patterns of health. This is powerful knowledge and can help you take care of your health to prevent future problems.

What can Iridology not do?

Iridology cannot:

  • Diagnose disease, e.g. cancer, gallstones or kidney stones
  • Show broken bones, previous surgery or pregnancy
  • Give a psychic reading
  • Replace ophthalmology

Want to know more?

By looking into the eyes, we can gain great insight into how to best support the optimal body health of an individual.

If you would like to know more about what your eyes reveal, please book an appointment with one of our Naturopaths at ATUNE today.

Article Written by ATUNE Naturopath, Helen Harvey.