How fast does cataracts develop in the eye do to eye injury?...is it within days?

A traumatic cataract can develop at any age immediately after a blow to the eye or head or even many years later.

yes. could happen in 1-2 days.

could also happen many years later. depends on the type and severity of the trauma, as well as individual physiology

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