Mesenchymal Weakness / Connective Tissue Weakness

Mesenchymal / Connective Tissue weakness :

Ø Iris Fibre Structure:

·       Honeycomb like surface fibre structure

·       Multiple openings in the anterior layer

Ø Characteristics:

·       The anterior iris layer displays multiple openings via signs and collarette structure

·       Multiple large lacunae and crypts are present- both on the internal & external borders of the collarette

·       The collarette structure is Distended and often erratic

Ø General Disease Tendencies:

·       Increased tendency to connective tissue diseases

·       Blood vessel weakness

·       Organ prolapsed – bladder, transverse colon, uterus

·       Collagen diseases

·       Any large lacunae in the abdominal, pelvic, uro-genital, and spinal areas should be given special attention. Check for adrenal weakness

·       Tendencies for connective tissue weakness such as hemorrhoids, hernias, and varicose veins. 

·       Vertebral column syndromes – cervical spondylosis

·       Acidosis

( Iris & Pupillary Signs, 3rd Edition, John Andrews)