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Julie Woods was 31 when she was diagnosed with the condition that would cause her to go legally blind. Born with perfect eye-sight, she was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration when she was 18. By 2008 she had completely lost her sight - and soon after made a decision to say Why Not? to every opportunity presented to her. She speaks to Kathryn Ryan about losing her sight and overcoming the challenges that came with that, detailed in her new book, aptly titled, Why Not?