Dame Judi Dench, 88, Overcomes Vision Challenges to Continue Acting
Dame Judi Dench, 88, has revealed that she can no longer read scripts or see on film sets due to advanced macular degeneration. Despite her deteriorating eyesight, the Academy Award winner refuses to retire from acting and relies on friends to help her learn lines. Dench, known for her roles in the Bond franchise and other major films, has a photographic memory and wants to continue working as much as she can. She was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration in 2012 and gave up driving a few years ago. Dench has previously spoken about her health condition and her determination to continue her career.