India, March 7 -- Colour blindness refers to the condition where a person has problems in colour vision. Also referred to as colour vision deficiency, colour blindness can affect children. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rushabh Shah, MS DNB FPOS, Saifee Hospital Mumbai, said, "Color blindness is inherited and is prevalent among boys more than girls. Children might not be aware they perceive colors differently, so detecting the condition at an early age is important for providing proper assistance in learning and in their everyday lives." Also read | Colour blindness: Why is it more prominent in men?

Dr Rushabh Shah further explained how to spot the early warning signs of colour blindness:

Difficulty identifying or distinguishing ...