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flag Dame Judi Dench, 90, says macular degeneration has left her blind to TV, theatre, and reading, requiring constant help.

flag Dame Judi Dench, 90, says her age-related macular degeneration has progressed to the point where she can no longer watch television or attend live theatre performances, describing her vision as “hopeless.” The condition, the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 50, has made reading scripts difficult and requires her to rely on friends to repeat lines for memorization. flag She now needs constant companionship to navigate daily life safely and has shared her struggles publicly, including in interviews and a 2024 campaign for the Yorkshire Macular Degeneration Fund. flag Despite her challenges, she remains active in the arts and continues working.

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