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.