Surgical treatments at facility must be performed by licensed ophthalmologist; availability of ophthalmologist.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.24896
in effectA 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: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-449.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026