Marc Amsler honor in ophthalmology. Amsler was professor and chief of the Zurich Eye Clinic until 1961. His successor was Rudolf Witmer. He is best known for the Amsler grid test. The Amsler grid was an improvement over the initial work done by the ophthalmologist Edmond Landolt. The grid tests the function of the macula, a part of the retina, so that macular degeneration can be identified. He also contributed to the progress in the understanding of uveitis. Furthermore, he published works on keratoconus. In 1951, Dr. Amsler performed the first corneal transplantation at the Zurich Eye clinic. Marc Amsler Marc Amsler
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