Applied Iridology Course

Objectives of Unit 1

On completion of the unit, the student will be able to:

1. Outline the history, development and basic philosophies of analysis of the iris fibres with regard to health and disease.
2. Explain the iris map with reference to boundaries of organ and system areas.
3. Analyse common signs and markings found in the iris and relate these to tissue changes associated with disease
4. Have a knowledge of the equipment and apparatus used to analyse the iris.
5. Have a basic knowledge of the anatomy of the human body.
6. Have a basic understanding of the pathology and physiology of the human body.
7. Suggest herbal remedies for optimized health based on the historical and traditional use of herbs.
8. Detect weakness in the body through an analysis of the iris years before any symptoms develop.

Course Outline

1. Origin and development of the iris diagnosis and chart development. From the discovery by Ignatz Von Peczeley to developments by Bernard Jensen.
2. The roots of disease and their causes.
3. Stages of abnormal tissue in the body – normal, acute, sub-acute, chronic and degenerative.
4. Diseases of the eye.
5. What iridology can reveal.
6. What iridology cannot reveal.
7. How to identify iris signs and markings and how they reveal body system weaknesses.
8. Constitutional types found in the iris - how they determine inherent strengths and weaknesses of the body.
9. An overview of the iris chart, identifying specific regions representing organs and body systems.
10. Psychological and physiological brain markings in the iris and their interpretations.
11. A study of the system zones as found in the iris - muscle, circulatory and nervous zones.
12. A study of the system zones as found in the iris - digestion and elimination zones.
13. A study of the system zones as found in the iris - respiratory, glandular and skeletal zones.
14. European colour analysis - psychological disturbances and their physiological manifestations.
15. The process of the iris analysis.
16. The body systems overview - basic anatomy, pathology and physiology:
    1. digestive system – herbal support
    2. intestinal system – herbal support
    3. circulatory system – herbal support
    4. nervous system – herbal support
    5. immune system – herbal support
    6. respiratory system – herbal support
    7. urinary system – herbal support
    8. glandular system – herbal support
    9. structural system – herbal support
17. The 14 most common ailments
18. Case studies – slides of iris signs and markings.
19. Practical in-class study
20. Clinical business educate - starting a practice.

Unit II

On Completion of the unit, the student will be able to:

7. Explain the European iris chart with reference to boundaries of the organ and system areas.
8. Analyse common signs and markings found in the iris and relate these to tissue changes associated with disease.
9. Have the ability to analyse iris fibre patterns based on the 10 German constitution types.
10. Understand the pupil formations and how they relate to health issues.
11. Determine personality traits according to various iris patterns and markings.
12. Explain various blood vessels and markings in the sclera (whites of the eyes) and how they relate to health issues.
13. Explain how various colours found in the iris relate to different emotions experienced by the client.

Course Outline

1. Origin and development of the iris diagnosis and chart development. From the discovery by Ignatz Von Peczeley to developments by Bernard Jensen.
2. How to identify iris signs and markings and how they reveal body system weaknesses.
3. Discuss the 5 European “cloth” constitutions.
4. The 10 European constitution types.
5. The Australian “around the clock” study of the iris zones.
6. European colour analysis.
7. Pupil Tonus (deformations)
8. Sclerology.
9. Rayid (a guide to personality and relationships)
10. Practical in-class study.

Upon completion of the course (50 hours of in-class time) the student is required to participate in 14 hours of intern study and perform 50 practical case studies on their own time before writing a qualifying exam. There will be an additional fee of $150 to write the exam.

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