The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in optometry in India is projected to trend slightly downward from 2024 to 2028, starting at 92.53% and gradually declining by 0.31 percentage points annually on average. In 2023, this share was slightly above 92.53%, indicating a consistent albeit slow decrease.

Future trends to watch for:

The ongoing decrease in the share of leading authors may suggest a trend towards more collaborative or multi-author publications in the field of optometry.
Potential changes in research collaboration, funding, or policy implementation that could impact authorship structures in Indian scientific publications.
Technological advancements and increased international collaborations may further influence these authorship dynamics.