The nurse is performing a vision examination.In assessing for color blindness,the nurse applies which knowledge? Select all that apply.

A) It may be genetically inherited.
B) It is more common in males.
C) It may be the result of macular degeneration.
D) It may be the result of a lens defect of the eye.

Color Blindness

A condition where an individual's ability to perceive colors is different from normal, often due to genetic factors affecting color-detecting molecules in the eyes.

Macular Degeneration

A medical condition that results in blurred or reduced central vision, often due to aging, affecting the macula of the eye.

Lens Defect

An imperfection or abnormality in the eye's lens, which can affect vision clarity.