Scientific research into iridology
Well-controlled scientific evaluation of iridology has shown entirely negative results, with all rigorous double blind tests failing to find any statistical significance to its claims.In 2015 the Australian Government’s Department of Health published the results of a review of alternative therapies that sought to determine if any were suitable for being covered by health insurance. Iridology was one of 17 therapies evaluated for which no clear evidence of effectiveness was found.A German study from 1957 which took more than 4,000 iris photographs of more than 1,000 people concluded that iridology was not useful as a diagnostic tool.In 1979, Bernard Jensen, a leading American iridologist, and two other iridology proponents failed to establish the basis of their practice when they examined photographs of the eyes of 143 patients in an attempt to determine which ones had kidney impairments. Of the patients, forty-eight had been diagnosed with kidney disease, and the rest had normal kidney function. Based on their analysis of the patients’ irises, the three iridologists could not detect which patients had kidney disease and which did not. One iridologist, for example, decided that 88% of the normal patients had kidney disease, while another judged through his iris analysis that 74% of patients who needed artificial kidney treatment were normal.
Another study was published in the British Medical Journal which selected 39 patients who were due to have their gall bladder removed the following day, because of suspected gallstones. The study also selected a group of people who did not have diseased gall bladders to act as a control. A group of 5 iridologists examined a series of slides of both groups’ irises. The iridologists could not correctly identify which patients had gall bladder problems and which had healthy gall bladders. For example, one of the iridologists diagnosed 49% of the patients with gall stones as having them and 51% as not having them. The author concluded:, “…this study showed that iridology is not a useful diagnostic aid.”Edzard Ernst raised the question in 2000: “Does iridology work?This search strategy resulted in 77 publications on the subject of iridology. All of the uncontrolled studies and several of the unmasked experiments suggested that iridology was a valid diagnostic tool. The discussion that follows refers to the 4 controlled, masked evaluations of the diagnostic validity of iridology. In conclusion, few controlled studies with masked evaluation of diagnostic validity have been published. None have found any benefit from iridology.”
A 2005 study tested the usefulness of iridology in diagnosing common forms of cancer. An experienced iridology practitioner examined the eyes of 110 total subjects, of which 68 people had proven cancers of the breast, ovary, uterus, prostate, or colorectum, and 42 for whom there was no medical evidence of cancer. The practitioner, who was unaware of their gender or medical details, was asked to suggest a diagnosis for each person and his results were then compared with each subject’s known medical diagnosis. The study conclusion was that “Iridology was of no value in diagnosing the cancers investigated in this study.”
Here are the parts of the exam:
Exam Part I:
Email Ellen Jensen at ellen@lifestylecounsel.com and tell her you have registered with IIPA for Student Membership and for the Examination. She will then email you the Iris Evaluation Form.
On this form, you will analyze 10 people’s eyes. Then you will email the analysis back to her to be graded.
Exam Part II:
After you pass exam part one, your instructor, Ellen Jensen will email you a case study of one person’s eyes, which you will analyze and send back to her to be graded.
You will be notified if you have passed the exam, and then you will move to part three to request the final portion.
Exam Part III:
Once you have passed exam part two, the IIPA will mail its final written exam to a proctor of your choice. The proctor could be a librarian, school teacher, or notary. You will then need to take and pass the final written exam as administered by the proctor. The exam is open book and when completed should be mailed back to IIPA for grading. You are allowed to use our course textbook and chart for the exam.
Here are the parts of the exam:
Exam Part I:
Email Ellen Jensen at ellen@lifestylecounsel.com and tell her you have registered with IIPA for Student Membership and for the Examination. She will then email you the Iris Evaluation Form.
On this form, you will analyze 10 people’s eyes. Then you will email the analysis back to her to be graded.
Exam Part II:
After you pass exam part one, your instructor, Ellen Jensen will email you a case study of one person’s eyes, which you will analyze and send back to her to be graded.
You will be notified if you have passed the exam, and then you will move to part three to request the final portion.
Exam Part III:
Once you have passed exam part two, the IIPA will mail its final written exam to a proctor of your choice. The proctor could be a librarian, school teacher, or notary. You will then need to take and pass the final written exam as administered by the proctor. The exam is open book and when completed should be mailed back to IIPA for grading. You are allowed to use our course textbook and chart for the exam.
Here are the parts of the exam:
Exam Part I:
Email Ellen Jensen at ellen@lifestylecounsel.com and tell her you have registered with IIPA for Student Membership and for the Examination. She will then email you the Iris Evaluation Form.
On this form, you will analyze 10 people’s eyes. Then you will email the analysis back to her to be graded.
Exam Part II:
After you pass exam part one, your instructor, Ellen Jensen will email you a case study of one person’s eyes, which you will analyze and send back to her to be graded.
You will be notified if you have passed the exam, and then you will move to part three to request the final portion.
Exam Part III:
Once you have passed exam part two, the IIPA will mail its final written exam to a proctor of your choice. The proctor could be a librarian, school teacher, or notary. You will then need to take and pass the final written exam as administered by the proctor. The exam is open book and when completed should be mailed back to IIPA for grading. You are allowed to use our course textbook and chart for the exam.
Here are the parts of the exam:
Exam Part I:
Email Ellen Jensen at ellen@lifestylecounsel.com and tell her you have registered with IIPA for Student Membership and for the Examination. She will then email you the Iris Evaluation Form.
On this form, you will analyze 10 people’s eyes. Then you will email the analysis back to her to be graded.
Exam Part II:
After you pass exam part one, your instructor, Ellen Jensen will email you a case study of one person’s eyes, which you will analyze and send back to her to be graded.
You will be notified if you have passed the exam, and then you will move to part three to request the final portion.
Exam Part III:
Once you have passed exam part two, the IIPA will mail its final written exam to a proctor of your choice. The proctor could be a librarian, school teacher, or notary. You will then need to take and pass the final written exam as administered by the proctor. The exam is open book and when completed should be mailed back to IIPA for grading. You are allowed to use our course textbook and chart for the exam.
Iridology history
Although the science of Iridology is at least 3,000 years old and is used worldwide, it is still essentially a “sleeping giant” in the United States, but it is growing in recognition and acceptance quite rapidly. The oldest discovered records to date have shown that a form of iris interpretation was used in ancient China as far back as 3,000 years ago, or 1,000 B.C. Two men “rediscovered” the idea of iris analysis in the nineteenth century and are both held to be the modern day “Fathers of Iridology.” These were Dr. Ignatz von Peczely of Germany, and Nils Liljequst, a Swedish clergyman. Throughout the years others have contributed greatly to the research and development of understanding the iris. The “Father of Iridology” in the United States is Dr. Bernard Jensen. Prior to his death in 2001 (at the age of 92), he wrote numerous books on Iridology, nutrition and health; and spent countless hours lecturing and teaching.
What is Iridology?
Iridology (sometimes referred to as iris diagnosis) is based on the bizarre belief that each area of the body is represented by a corresponding area in the iris of the eye (the colored area around the pupil). According to this viewpoint, a person’s state of health and disease can be diagnosed from the color, texture, and location of various pigment flecks in the eye. Iridology practitioners claim to diagnose “imbalances” that can be treated with vitamins, minerals, herbs, and similar products. Some also claim that the eye markings can reveal a complete history of past illnesses as well as previous treatment. One textbook, for example, states that a white triangle in the appropriate area indicates appendicitis, but a black speck indicates that the appendix had been removed by surgery. Iridology charts—dozens of which exist—vary somewhat in the location and interpretation of their iris signs. Some iridologists use a computer to help them analyze eye photographs and select the products they recommend. Sclerology is similar to iridology but interprets the shape and condition of blood vessels on the white portion (sclera) of the eyeball.
About Ellen and Infinite iridology
Like her mentor Dr. Bernard Jensen, Ellen has had a great love for Iridology.
Her father-in-law, Dr. Bernard Jensen, is known worldwide as the “Father of American Iridology”.
Ellen Tart-Jensen, Ph.D., D.Sc. C.C.I.I. studied the science of Iridology for several years with the legendary natural healer, Dr. Bernard Jensen, at the Hidden Valley Health Ranch in California. Ellen became Dr. Jensen’s protégé, learning all that he had to teach in the fields of Iridology, and Nutrition and is the only person who has written permission from Dr. Bernard Jensen to place his seal on his iridology certificates.
Ellen has studied and worked in the field of iridology and natural healing for nearly 30 years. She is now an internationally recognized authority on iridology and “Whole-istic” health. Ellen’s e-books and educational courses in iridology are used by natural healing schools and students around the world. She is renowned for her work in Comprehensive Iridology™.
About Infinite Iris
Infinite Iris through myinfiniteiris.com promotes the study of Iridology, as taught by world renowned Iridologist Ellen Tart-Jensen.
The goal of Infinite Iris is to educate students and offer Iridology training through the proper use and application of Iridology with up to date and accurate information. Myinfiniteiris.com will become a major education portal, which discusses new information, new textbooks, e-books, classes and media, as they pertain to the study of Iridology.
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