RE: Iris Contraction Test?

[Guest guest]

Hello , good to see you here.

Here is some information about the iris contraction test for hypoadrenia:

(Arroyo, CF. Med Jour.and Rac, Jan 2, 1924.CXIX.PG 25)

" When exploring the pupil area reflex, I found that in the

iris of those cases (adrenal insufficiency), although reacting readily to

light, the contraction (of the iris) was flabby, lazy, in a word, asthenic. By

making the patient look at the light we see that immediately after the initial

miosis the pupil starts to dilate slowly as if it does not want to, seems to try

to contract again but the dilation gains the upper hand and after a fight

between miosis and mydriasis lasting for about 4-0 seconds. The pupil remains

dilated in spite of the persistence of the exciting agent (the light). This

sign is consistent and present in all cases of hypoadrenia in all of its clinical

forms. In the normal individual, it does not appear as I have investigated. All

patients presenting this sign, which I should like to call asthenocoria, have

been benefited by suprarenal medication "

The quote above describes Dr Arroyo's discovery in 1924 of a

very useful method for detecting adrenal fatigue. You can do this test at home

yourself. The only equipment you need is a chair, a small flashlight or

penlight, a mirror, a watch with a second hand and a dark room. Darken the room

and sit in a chair in front of a mirror. Then shin a flashlight across one eye

(not directly into it) from the side of your head. Keep the light shining

steadily across one eye and watch in the mirror with the other.

You should see your pupil contract immediately as the light hits

your eye. This occurs because the iris, contracts and dilates the pupil in

response to light. Just like any muscle, after it has been exercised beyond normal

capacity, it likes to have a rest.

the pupil normally remains contracted in the increased light.

But if you have some form of hypoadrenia, the pupil will not be able to hold

its contraction and will dilate despite the light shining on it. This dilation

will last for about 3--45 seconds before it recovers and contracts again. Time

how long the dilation lasts with the second hand on your watch and record it

along with the date. After you do this once, let the eye rest. If you have any

difficulty doing this on yourself, do it with a friend or partner. Have

somebody else shine the light across your eye while both of you watch the pupil

size.

Retest monthly. if your eye indicates you are suffering from

adrenal fatigue, this also serves as an indicator of recovery. As you recover

from adrenal fatigue, the iris will hold its contraction and the pupil will

remain small for longer. This diminished ability of the iris to remain

contracted is present in moderate to severe adrenal fatigue, but may not be

present in mild cases.

Luv - Sheila

Hello everyone....I'm new on here, and have a

question on the iris contraction test - I've just done it and my iris

contracted immediately then pretty much immediately again dilated, then over

the next minute seemed to flip between contracting and dilating (I was holding

the torch steady). What does that usually mean?

No

virus found in this message.

Checked by AVG - www.avg.com

Version: 2012.0.1901 / Virus Database: 2109/4739 - Release Date: 01/12/12