In 2023, the share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in optometry in the US was recorded at 19.20%. From 2024 onward, there is a forecasted upward trend with values at 19.77% in 2024, reaching 21.94% by 2028. Year-on-year growth rates show steady increases: 2.93% from 2024 to 2025, 2.75% from 2025 to 2026, and 2.49% from 2026 to 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is projected at 2.72%.
Future trends to watch for include increased global partnerships and collaborations, driven by the rise in digital communication technologies and the push towards interdisciplinary research within optometry. Additionally, funding initiatives promoting international collaboration could further boost these figures.
