What can the iris tell? It turns out that there is a whole science that allows you to diagnose diseases of other organs. Dots, spots, circles - everything has a certain meaning. The Latin name of the iris is iris, respectively, the science of it is called iridology. But first things first.
The structure of the iris
As you know, the eye has a rather complex structure. The iris is the front of its choroid. It is a barrier to excess light, like a diaphragm in a camera. The iris along with the lens separates the anterior and posterior chambers of the eyeball. To make it clearer, let’s explain: the front camera is between the cornea and the iris, and the back is behind the lens. The clear fluid that fills these cavities allows the light to pass through freely.
The iris of the eye consists of two layers. The base of the upper leaf is the stroma, which consists of blood vessels and is covered with epithelium. The surface of the iris has a lace embossed pattern, individual for each person.
The lower layer consists of pigment and muscle fibers. At the edge of the pupil, the pigment layer comes to the surface and forms a dark-colored border. There are two muscles in the iris; they have a different orientation. Sphincter - a circular muscle along the edge of the pupil - provides its narrowing. Dilator - radially spaced smooth muscle fibers. It connects the sphincter and the root of the iris and is responsible for the expansion of the pupil.
Iris Functions
- A thick pigment layer protects the eyes from excess light.
- Reflex contractions of the iris regulate the illumination in the eye cavity.
- As a structural element of the iris-crystalline diaphragm, the iris fixes the vitreous in place.
- Reducing, the iris is involved in the circulation of intraocular fluid. And also it plays a significant role in accommodation, that is, focusing on a specific subject.
- Since there are many vessels in the iris, it performs trophic and thermoregulatory functions.
What determines eye color?
Each person has a unique pattern on the iris. The color scheme also differs and depends on the pigment melanin, more precisely, on its amount in the cells of the iris. The more it is, the juicier the paint. It has long been noticed that the color of the iris is associated with the climatic zone where the person lives. In the process of evolution, apparently, more pigment was produced in those who were exposed to intense sun exposure. Therefore, representatives of northern peoples more often have light eyes, and southerners - dark. But there are exceptions: hazel eyes of the Chukchi, Eskimos. However, this only confirms the rule, because the snowy plains blind no less than a desert or a tropical beach.
Eye color is a sign fixed in genes, but it changes throughout life. In newborns, the
eyes are gray-blue, only after three months can you understand what color they will have. In old age, the amount of pigment decreases and the iris of the eye brightens. Diseases can affect eye color. If from childhood to protect the iris from the bright sun with dark glasses, you can slow down its fading. Pupils decrease with age, their diameter decreases by more than a third by 70 years.
Why do albinos have red eyes?
The absence of pigment makes the iris transparent. It appears red because of the many translucent blood vessels. This unusual effect is expensive for albinos. Their eyes are too sensitive and need protection from sunlight. Ordinary people have discolored spots on the iris.
Diagnosis of diseases by eye
Even in ancient Egypt, priests associated various marks on the iris with certain health problems or the psyche. Numerous observations by doctors made it possible to compile maps on which zones of projection of organs are indicated.
Iridologists see the eye as part of the brain brought to the surface of the body. The iris has many nerve connections with internal organs. Any changes in them are reflected in the pattern and shade of the iris.
What does eye color mean? Iridologists believe that only brown and blue are healthy. The remaining shades indicate a predisposition to diseases. The color of the iris is rarely uniform. For example, if all of it is dotted with specks lacking pigment, the body has a high level of acidity. Normalizing it is not difficult at all. You just need to limit the consumption of milk, pastries and sweets. Changes in health will necessarily be reflected in the figure, that is, the iris of the eye will also be transformed. Digestive apparatus diseases, accumulation of toxins are projected by dark specks. This may indicate a tendency to constipation, gastroenteritis, and gallbladder disease.
Spots and other patterns on the iris
Speckles can be of different sizes and shapes. Here are some signs that a person can navigate himself by studying the pattern of his iris.
Circular strokes or half rings - this means that their owner is subject to stress. Such a person holds grievances and other negative emotions in himself. Prolonged stress leads to diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Clear rays from the pupil to the edges indicate that the lower intestines do not work well.
A white strip along the edge of the iris indicates an increase in cholesterol or even atherosclerosis. If such an arc frames the iris from above - a problem with the blood supply to the brain, from below - with the vessels of the legs.
Spots on the iris indicate diseases of a particular organ. By looking at the projection scheme, you can determine where to look for violations, which examinations are worth conducting. If you find yourself in a big spot, do not be afraid. Size does not always indicate the severity of the problem. Perhaps the disease is still in its infancy, and can be easily treated.
What does the relief of the iris mean?
This sign indicates heredity and human immunity. A dense, smooth iris shows that its owner initially has high stamina and good health. Any disease is easier to carry and the body recovers quickly. This is a sign of centenarians.
The loose iris of the eye (photo) shows that a person is prone to depression and nervous breakdowns under heavy stress. In response to stress, heart pains, spasms of the internal organs, irritability arise. But if you take care of your health and not expose yourself to unnecessary stress, there will not be any special problems.
A very loose, with a large number of indentations, iris of the eye speaks of weak immunity. Diseases cling to the body at the slightest stress.
Iris card
In iridology, it is customary to depict the iris as a watch dial. So it is more convenient to designate zones of various organs. For example, the right iris in the 11-12 hours sector reflects the functioning of the brain. About the health of the nasopharynx and trachea says the zone from 13 to 15 hours, and the right ear characterizes the sector 22-22.30. The left iris is a mirror image, which means that you need to look for the other ear on it. Any point on the iris indicates which organ is worth paying attention to.
The iris is divided into three rings. The inner - around the pupil - shows the work of the stomach and intestines. The middle ring reflects the health of the pancreas, gall bladder, heart, adrenal glands, autonomic nervous system, muscles, bones and ligaments. In the outer zone are projections of the liver, kidneys, lungs, anus, urethra, genitals and skin.
Modern iridology
For some time now ancient methods of research and treatment have returned to us. Of course, modern doctors are endowed with a large amount of knowledge and convenient devices. To diagnose diseases by the iris, conventional ophthalmic examination lamps and an iridoscope are used.
Doctors distinguish between signs responsible for hereditary predispositions and marks acquired during life. An experienced diagnostician can determine when a little prophylaxis is enough, and when serious treatment is needed.
The iris is able to talk about health, about past and future diseases. It is believed that it has information for four generations in advance. But despite the generally accessible maps, reading on them presents a certain difficulty. Therefore, you should not "rely on your own eye" in such a case as iridodiagnosis. If you want to know something about yourself by the iris, contact a specialist.