Dame Judi Dench was a guest on the "Fearless" Podcast last week, where she revealed she can no longer go out by herself because of an eye condition.
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Judi Dench, 90, is a legendary actress known for dozens of roles across her career. Among countless accolades, Dench won an Oscar for her performance as Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love. Action movie fans will, of course, know her for her iconic role in the James Bond movies as 'M.'
The actress sat down with Trinny to discuss everything from family to show business in a 47-minute-long interview. Dench also speaks about her sight. According to the New York Post, she was diagnosed with advanced macular degeneration back in 2012. Dench also revealed in the podcast that she cannot go out alone anymore owing to the disease.
Judi Dench Speaks Candidly About Her Eyesight
Toward the end of the podcast, Trinny says, "You probably have someone coming with you, or you're always with somebody." Dench replies, "Well, I have to now because I can't see, and I'll walk into something or fall over." She puts on a brave smile and laughs.
Trinny then asks, "What have you done when you've had to do something by yourself?"
"I'm not good at that at all, nor would I be now. And fortunately, I don't have to be now, as I can pretend I have no eyesight." Dench replies. The pair finish the interview with the actress signing a book for Trinny and a cheeky drink.
The comments section for the podcast is full of well-wishers and adoring fans, with one user, @Louiseraine2566, simply saying, "Judi is a national treasure."
According to the NHS, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, is a common eye condition that affects the middle part of your vision instead of the peripheries. It usually first affects people in their 50's or 60's. The NHS explains that the condition does not cause complete blindness. However, it can make everyday tasks, like reading, difficult. The precise causes are unknown, but there are links to high blood pressure, smoking, or being overweight. There may also be an increased risk if it runs in the family.
