Iridology is the science that studies the health of the human body through the iris. The iris is the window to the rest of the body and through it we can identify and locate diseases and ailments. It also shows us our genetic patterns, and even our psychological tendency. The iris is, therefore, an important source of information that is revealed through its signs, shapes and colors.

Also called iridology, iridiagnosis or iris diagnosis, iridology is a science through which health and condition of individual body organs can be determined by marks or signs in the iris of the eye.

In other words, it is the science that determines acute, subacute, chronic and destructive stages in diseased organs by examining the corresponding areas that exist in the iris. It can detect drug deposits, inherent weaknesses and destructive habits.

Iridology reveals changes in organ tissue resulting from adequate or incorrect medications.

Some authors use the terms iridiagnosis or iris diagnosis and others use the word iridology. It is a useful method of assessment to better understand a patient’s health and vitality or progression of disease.