In 2023, the total number of scientific publications in ophthalmology in China stood at 2.00 thousand. Forecasted data shows a consistent year-on-year increase in publications, with a projected 2.5% growth in 2024, reaching 2.05 thousand. This upward trajectory continues with a 2.4% rise in 2025 (2.10 thousand), a 1.9% increase in 2026 (2.14 thousand), and 2.3% growth in 2027 (2.19 thousand). By 2028, a 1.8% increment will bring the total to 2.23 thousand publications. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the 2024-2028 period is approximately 2.2%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of increased funding for medical research, the rising prevalence of eye-related conditions in an aging population, and potential advancements in ophthalmology technologies. These factors may further buoy the number of scientific publications in this field.
