Iridology (pronounced eye-ri-dology) is a genetic and systemic assessment through external opthalmic examination. In simple terms, it is a means of assessing one’s predispositions, conditions, and levels of health by looking in the irises for certain structures and accumulations. 

Historically speaking, iridology was used by the ancient Chinese, Egyptians, and, most notably, the “father of medicine” Hippocrates. 

Although not used as a  not used as a form of diagnosis, it is a non-invasive, painless, and economical way of assessing one’s health status. 

The eyes connect to the brain, sympathetic nervous system, spinal cord, and endocrine system. Because of this structure, the eyes have direct contact with the chemical, hormonal, structural and metabolic processes of the body. This is why they say, “the eyes are the window to the soul.” 

It’s like your brain is a computer, and the various organs and structures in your body are the programs, while the eyes serve as the computer screen. Thankfully, all the programs are open, and we just have to look! 

Most of the information found in the eyes is genetic and won’t change. However, there are many features that can be found in the iris that are accumulated over time. 

Holistic Iridology was developed by Dr. David J. Pesek. It involves viewing a person’s health not just as merely the physical, but the spiritual, mental, and emotional as well. 

Features found in the eyes often correlate with certain emotions. For example, the pancreas is associated with grief and sadness. If a person had a pancreas sign in the left eye, it could be that the person has had some grief and sadness towards a primary feminine figure throughout his or her life. Knowing this, the person can work to heal over those wounds or emotions.

This is the power of holistic iridology! 

Because we do not use Iridology for purposes of diagnosing, many people often ask, “What is Iridology good for, then?”

The genetic information in the eyes can provide a look at an individual’s strengths and weaknesses, on thought, emotional, and physical levels. Once you are made aware of your conscious and unconscious thoughts, emotional behavior patterns, and physical predispositions, you can then take steps to positively transform your life in all of those areas. 

In many cases, conditions can be detected years and even decades before the onset of symptoms of poor health or clinical evaluations show an imbalance or disease. Therefore, it can be extremely valuable to obtain this information.