Overview
- Speaking at the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds, Dench said she can no longer go out alone and described being unable to see at the theatre.
- In an ITV News conversation with Ian McKellen, she said she cannot recognize people and has stepped back from on-camera work.
- She previously told Trinny Woodall’s Fearless podcast that she needs assistance every time she leaves the house.
- Despite declining sight, she remains involved in work and says she “deals with it” when on set and reading scripts.
- NHS information in the coverage notes AMD is progressive and linked to ageing, smoking and family history, and an optometrist advises quitting smoking, using UV‑blocking eyewear, managing cardiovascular risks, eating leafy greens and having regular eye checks.