London, Nov. 30 -- Renowned actress Dame Judi Dench has revealed that her vision has deteriorated considerably due to advanced macular degeneration, compelling her to step back from both theatre and film.
The degenerative condition, which affects the central part of the retina, has left her unable to read or recognise faces, although she can still perceive general shapes and outlines, reports DEADLINE.
"No, you don't see me on camera, because I can't see anymore," she told an ITV News reporter in a recent joint interview with longtime collaborator and friend Ian McKellen, with whom she starred in Macbeth in 1979. The Notes on a Scandal star continued, "I can't see the television, I can't see to read."Her vision loss has made it increasing...