Dame Judi Dench has mentioned she will be able to't see on movie units anymore and is not capable of learn scripts on account of her deteriorating eyesight.

But the Oscar-winning actress, 88, says she has other ways of studying traces like being taught them with the assistance of her pals.

And she additionally claims she has a photographic reminiscence.

Dame Judi has beforehand revealed she has macular degeneration, which results in a gradual lack of imaginative and prescient.

Despite the issues the attention situation could cause, the James Bond actress mentioned she needs to work "as much as I can".

Age-related macular degeneration impacts the center a part of an individual's imaginative and prescient and is frequent amongst folks aged of their 50s and 60s, the NHS web site says.

It doesn't trigger complete blindness however could make on a regular basis actions akin to studying and recognising faces tough.

The actress instructed The Mirror's Notebook journal: "I mean, I can't see on a film set anymore. And I can't see to read. So I can't see much.

"But, you understand, you simply cope with it. Get on.

"It's difficult for me if I have any length of a part. I haven't yet found a way. Because I have so many friends who will teach me the script. But I have a photographic memory."

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Dame Judi has starred in lots of tv programmes and movies, together with the 1998 film Shakespeare In Love, for which she received a greatest actress Oscar. She can also be well-known for enjoying M, the top of MI6, alongside Daniel Craig's Bond.

The British star has additionally loved success on stage, successful a Tony award in 1999 for Amy's View and likewise a string of Olivier awards.