As used in NRS 449.2489 to 449.24898, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 449.24891 to 449.24894, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2009, 450)
“Ophthalmologist” means a physician who is qualified to perform laser surgery or intense pulsed light therapy on the globe of the eye pursuant to NRS 630.371 or 633.693. (Added to NRS by 2009, 450)
“Postoperative care” means assessing, monitoring or treating a patient while the patient is recovering or healing from a surgical treatment for a refractive error of the eye. (Added to NRS by 2009, 451)
“Preoperative care” means assessing or treating a patient in preparation for a surgical treatment for a refractive error of the eye. (Added to NRS by 2009, 451)
“Surgical treatment for a refractive error of the eye” means the surgical treatment of a patient with a refractive error of the eye by: 1. Photorefractive keratectomy; 2. Laser in situ keratomileusis; 3. Conductive keratoplasty; 4. Implantation of an intraocular lens; or 5. Any other available technology, technique or procedure which surgically treats refractive errors […]
A person is not required to obtain a license to operate and maintain a facility for refractive surgery pursuant to the provisions of this chapter if the person: 1. Is an ophthalmologist; 2. Provides surgical procedures to patients at the facility in addition to preoperative care, postoperative care and surgical treatments for refractive errors of […]
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 […]
The provisions of NRS 449.2489 to 449.24898, inclusive, do not prohibit an ophthalmologist from collaborating with an optometrist to provide care to a patient if the collaboration complies with the requirements of NRS 636.374. (Added to NRS by 2009, 452)
