Azoor Eye Disease

Azoor eye disease, also referred to as acute zonal occult outer retinopathy, is a rarely occurring condition. It is characterized by the sudden onset of retinal inflammation and loss of vision.

Cause

• As of 2009, the cause of acute zonal occult outer retinopathy remains unknown. However, research conducted at the Universidad Autonoma (Autonomous University) in Madrid, Spain and the Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer in Barcelona, Spain suggests that the condition may be due to a Candida fungal infection.

Symptoms

• In addition to the sudden loss of vision, symptoms of Azoor eye disease include eye pain and flashing lights.

Electrical Abnormality

• The "British Journal of Ophthalmology" reports that testing performed on patients with Azoor consistently demonstrated abnormal electrical activity in the eye, particularly in the retina.

Treatments

• Due to the uncertainty regarding the cause of the condition, treatment tends to be aimed at reducing the swelling. Corticosteroids are used to this end.

Demographics

• The "British Journal of Ophthalmology" notes that this condition is most common among young, white women, though it is not exclusive to them.

Long Term

• CheckOrphan reports that the vision impairment typically resolves itself within one to three years. However, in some cases the impairment is permanent.