What is Iridology?

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Iridology is the study of the color and structure of the iris of the eye as they relate to the organs, glands, and tissues of the body as defined by Ellen Tart-Jensen.

Blue-Eyed Type (Lymphatic Iris Constitution)

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Blue Iris
To the naked eye, people with a lymphatic constitution will look like they have blue eyes, green eyes, or hazel eyes.  But under high powered magnificiation the lymphatic iris will appear predominantly blue.  Or they will have various colored pigments that will cause the eye from a distance to look green or hazel.



Characteristics
  • Blue, blue-gray, or blue-green iris
  • White collarette
  • Fibers may be tightly woven or loose with many lacunae. 
  • Various colors or pigments may be seen within a lymphatic iris. 
  • Indicates a Lymphatic Constitution. 
  • Variations are considered sub-types.

Tendencies
  • Mucus arising from an overactive lymph system
  • Overactive immune system
  • Infection of the mucous membranes
  • Common reaction sites:  tonsils, adenoids, upper respiratory, lungs, sinuses, genitourinary tract, lining of stomach, intestines, and joints.
  • Skin afflictions such as psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, dry skin, arthritis, rheumatic disorders, stiffness, and aching muscles.
  • Kidneys overstressed, adrenal weakness, thyroid insufficiency, and digestive weakness

Mixed-Eyed Type (Biliary Iris Constitution)

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Light Brown/Mixed Iris
Under magnification a biliary iris will show an overlay of brown pigmentation with fibers from the underlying stroma showing through.



Characteristics
  • light brown iris
  • brown pigmentation in the anterior border layer
  • underlying stroma layer reflecting a lighter or almost whitish appearance

Tendencies
  • Liver and gallbladder insufficiencies
  • Weakness in pancreas function
  • Gastrointestinal disturbance and digestive errors, especially if the pupillary zone is more densely pigmented
  • Disturbances such as constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, blood sugar highs and lows, liver, and gallbladder problems may all be present

Brown Eyed Type (Hematogenic Iris Constitution)

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Dark Brown Iris
Under magnification the hematogenic iris will have lots of brown pigmentation in the anterior border layer covering all the iris fibers in the stroma.



Characteristics
  • A dark brown iris with a densely pigmented anterior border layer
  • Little or no fibrous display
  • Lacunae with underlying fibers in certain sectors reflecting organ insufficiencies.  Areas of irritation will appear lighter. 
  • Brown pigment in the sclera is normal in this type, especially around the iris edge
  • If the brown pigment is dark and far from the iris edge, it has been suggested that this indicates possible liver congestion.

Tendencies
  • Imbalance of blood composition, thick blood
  • Inability to store essential minerals
  • Constriction and hardening of lymph tissue
  • Disturbances in gastrointestinal tract:  digestive, eliminative
  • Tendency for anemia and circulatory insufficiency
  • Glandular system disorders (thyroid, adrenal, pineal, pituitary, pancreas, thymus, gonads)
  • Liver, gallbladder, spleen insufficiency
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