These symptoms can also be a sign of other eye problems. If you have any of these symptoms, check with your eye care professional. When a cataract is small, you may not notice any changes in your vision. Cataracts tend to grow slowly, so vision gets worse gradually. Some people with a cataract find that their close-up vision suddenly improves, but this is temporary.
Vision is likely to get worse again as the cataract grows.
These cataracts may not affect vision. If they do, they may need to be removed. Also, cataracts are sometimes linked to steroid use. To detect a cataract, an eye care professional examines the lens. Increased pressure may be a sign of glaucoma.