Judi Dench has spoken openly about the severe impact of age-related macular degeneration on her daily life
The 91-year-old actor said her sight has deteriorated to the point that she can no longer watch television, read or clearly recognise people
Dench was diagnosed with the condition in 2012 and has since explored practical ways to remain independent, including smart glasses that read text aloud
Although worsening vision has ended her acting career on stage and screen, she remains active while promoting her memoir and taking part in spoken events
Radio and audio technology have become increasingly important to her.