Amsler grid Amsler grid The Amsler grid, used since 1945, is a grid of horizontal and vertical lines used to monitor a person's central visual field. The grid was developed by Marc Amsler, a Swiss ophthalmologist. It is a diagnostic tool that aids in the detection of visual disturbances caused by changes in the retina, particularly the macula (e.g. macular degeneration, Epiretinal membrane), as well as the optic nerve and the visual pathway to the brain. In the test, the person looks with each eye separately at the small dot in the center of the grid. Patients with macular disease may see
Marty Amsler and 2001 respectively. Amsler was selected in the 18th round (243rd overall) of the 1965 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He became the first graduate from the University of Evansville to be drafted into the NFL. He was waived before the season started an returned to Evansville, to serve as an assistant coach for the offensive and defensive linemen. He signed with the Denver Broncos as a free agent in 1966, but was cut before the season started. In 1966, he played defensive end for the Wheeling Ironmen of the Continental Football League. Amsler signed as a free agent