Alfred Vogt

Alfred Vogt (31 October 1879 – 10 December 1943) was a Swiss ophthalmologist, known for his development of techniques for retinoscopy and the surgical management of retinal detachment.

After training in ophthalmology under professor Karl Mellinger in Basel, Vogt started private practice in 1906.

In 1909 he was appointed head physician of the ophthalmological department of the cantonal hospital in the city of Aarau.

In 1917 he was appointed professor extraordinarius and director of the University of Basel's eye clinic.

In 1923 he was appointed professor ordinarius and director of the University of Zurich's eye clinic.