Ã Basal body- anchors the flagellum to the cell wall and plasma membrane. Ã Hook- anchors the flagellum to the cell wall. Ã Filament- outermost region on the flagellum, composed of the protein flagellin. Ã *flagellum is made by flagelly :)
Keratoconus does not make people go blind. However the changes to the cornea can make it impossible for the eye to focus without eyeglasess or contact lenses. Keratoconus can be dangerous if laser vision correction surgery (LASIK or PRK) is performed on the eye.
Cost of IntacsÂ® for Keratoconus. Both IntacsÂ® and corneal transplant surgery are able to treat keratoconus. The cost of IntacsÂ® is typically around $2,000 per eye, less than the cost of a corneal transplant.IntacsÂ® inserts are also far less invasive. An ophthalmologist will fully discuss your eye care with you in order to determine the cost of IntacsÂ® for your keratoconus treatment.ntacsÂ® Eye Surgery. The IntacsÂ® eye surgery procedure usually requires only a one hour office visit. A preoperative exam will determine if a patient is able to undergo IntacsÂ® eye surgery as a treatment for myopia or keratoconus.