the machine), it is better to deal with the posterior capsule at the time of surgery. Since the vitreous in children is much more stable, the loss of vitreous is less common (since as a solid it stays put), though often an anterior vitrectomy is still performed. History Continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis is a technique that was pioneered by Howard Gimbel, and is in common use as it has a low risk of initiating further outward tears in the capsule, and does not require complex or expensive instruments. References Eye surgery Human eye anatomy Lenses