Difference between Night Blindness and Color Blindness

Nov 30 -0001

Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the difference between Night Blindness and Color Blindness. Comparison and Differences.

Differences between Night Blindness and Color Blindness

S.No.	Night Blindness	Color Blindness
1	Night blindness is nutritional deficiency disease also known as nyctalopia.	Color Blindness is an inherited condition. This is genetic disorder due to defective gene.
2	It is inability to see under low light conditions, i.e night.	It is inability to differentiate between certain colours.
3	It is eye disorder, caused due to cataract or short sightedness.	It is caused due to low frequency of occurrence of cone cells in eyes, responsible for color.