Diabetes affects many different aspects of your health. In poorly managed or advanced cases of diabetes, it can eventually compromise vision. Diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in adults in the U.S., occurs when blood vessels on the back of the eye swell and leak fluid. Symptoms can include blurred vision, but by the time you notice problems with your eyesight, irreparable damage may already have occurred. Retinal specialist Dr. Sean Lalin offers diabetic retinopathy treatment at our Morristown practice. If you have been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, and would like to learn more about protecting your vision, schedule a consultation with us today.