Is Bigger Iris More Attractive?
It has been said that the human eyes are ‘the window to the soul’. It has been a fascination for poets, artists and scientists. There are many features in the eye, but the iris, which is the coloured, patterned, round part in the centre of the eye, is one of the most interesting. In recent years, there has been a growing debate on how iris size is related to beauty. So the question goes: is it possible that a bigger iris makes a better impression? More fascinating still, what does iridology, or the study of the iris, say on the matter and what is its contribution in this discussion? This article attempts to bring the question of iris size and the perception of beauty in its...