Fig. 16. A. The anterior capsule is punctured with the cystotome to create a horizontal oval opening. B-D. The anterior capsule is grasped centrally with the capsulorhexis forceps, and the capsular flap torn toward the 6-o'clock position until a half-circle is completed. After a half-circle is completed, the capsular flap is torn back toward the 12-o'clock position. E-H. The capsule automatically tears to complete a full circle according to its elastic properties. (From Auffarth GU, Wesendahl TA, Newland TJ et al: Capsulorhexis in the rabbit eye as a model for pediatric capsulectomy. J Cataract Refract Surg 20:188–191, 1994.)