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'It's impossible for me'. Judi Dench reveals that her illness does not even allow her to read scripts

'It's impossible for me'. Judi Dench reveals that her illness

Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench has opened up about her illness, detailing the challenges that come with it. However, Judi has not given up.

The 88-year-old actress was diagnosed with AMD in 2012, a condition that affects central vision. Despite undergoing treatment to slow the progression of the disease, she revealed that she is looking for a device that can read her scripts and also show where the lines are on the page to help her use her photographic memory. She also has to get very close to people before she is able to know who they are.

'It's impossible for me'. Judi Dench reveals that her illness

During an interview, the actress discussed her condition, stating that she does not want to retire.

'It's impossible for me'. Judi Dench reveals that her illness

Macular degeneration is a common condition that usually affects individuals in their 50s and 60s. Although it does not lead to complete blindness, it can make everyday tasks such as reading and recognizing faces difficult. The exact cause is still unknown, but it is linked to factors such as high blood pressure, obesity and having a family history of the disease. The actress has already revealed that her mother suffered from a similar loss of vision.