NRS 449.24896
Surgical treatments at facility must be performed by licensed ophthalmologist

  • availability of ophthalmologist.
A facility for refractive surgery shall ensure that:

1.

All surgical treatments for refractive errors of the eye performed at the facility are performed only by an ophthalmologist.

2.

The ophthalmologist who performs a surgical treatment for refractive errors of the eye at the facility:

(a)

Is available in person for postoperative care if the medical needs of a patient necessitate the services of an ophthalmologist; or

(b)

Enters into an agreement with another ophthalmologist to be available in person for postoperative care if the medical needs of the patient necessitate the services of an ophthalmologist.

Source: Section 449.24896 — Surgical treatments at facility must be performed by licensed ophthalmologist; availability of ophthalmologist., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-449.­html#NRS449Sec24896.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 449.24896’s source at nv​.us