In 2023, the share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in optometry in Malaysia was 20.06 units. The data shows significant fluctuations in past actual values, with peaks in 2016 and 2018 and troughs in 2014 and 2017. The trend from 2024 to 2028 indicates a gradual decline, with a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.85% and an overall 5-year growth rate of -4.19%. Year-on-year variations were noticeable in the past two years and have been steadily decreasing, suggesting a normalization post 2020 peak.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential renewed emphasis on international collaboration driven by global health initiatives.
Impact of technological advancements in ophthalmology which may either complicate or simplify collaboration efforts.
Policies inducing researchers to partner internationally to leverage shared research funding and expertise.