Due to an unexpected medical condition—a detached retina in his left eye—Peter Bergman, who played Jack Abbott in The Young and the Restless, had to end his performance in mid-sequence. One day, he noticed a strange object in the corner of his vision as he and his family were driving to the central coast of California.
He noticed that a dark curtain was quickly obstructing his vision in that eye as the evening went on. This prompted him to get help immediately and seek medical attention.
The actor called the incident terrifying, especially in light of how unanticipated it was. He was unable to identify any earlier symptoms or signs that might have foretold this illness.
As there was no time to waste, Bergman sought the help of an ophthalmologist, who identified the issue and carried out urgent surgery to repair a retinal detachment. Now that he is on the mend and recovering from his successful surgery, he is pleased that this was dealt with promptly and adequately.
The next morning, Bergman opened his eyes and saw that something was horribly wrong. His sister arranged for him to see an ophthalmologist in San Luis Obispo, who discovered that he had a detached retina.
He should get emergency surgery as soon as possible in his hometown, the doctor advised. Fortunately, his wife Mariellen was aware of an esteemed medical professional in Los Angeles who had an opening the following day.
Bergman took care to inform his YandR supervisors of the situation, and the necessary preparations were made. Bergman knew that having this operation would prevent him from working for a while. In order to complete the rehabilitation process, he had to spend 50 out of every 60 minutes lying flat on his back for seven days.
However, due to the nature of his healing process, which felt like it took an eternity, Bergman was unable to engage in activities like exercising or reading books. Instead, he resorted to watching television with a Mariellen device that allowed him to do so without having to move around much.
Bergman benefited greatly from the support of Mishael Morgan (Amanda), who had undergone the same procedure the spring before. She was a valuable source of information for him, and he tried to learn everything he could from her.
Jack, an Emmy winner, is happy that his medical condition was successfully treated and is looking forward to continuing his work on Y&R. He described it as awe-inspiring and as a trip that made us appreciate the value of sight and the need to never take it for granted.
