The share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in ophthalmology in Canada stood at 31.97 units in 2023. Over the last two years, there has been a consistent increase in this share, with a year-on-year growth rate of approximately 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 and a slightly lower growth rate of 2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years (2018-2023) indicates a robust yearly average increase of 3.1%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Continued emphasis on international collaboration, potentially driven by advances in communication technology and growing emphasis on global health initiatives.
Increasing impact of global funding opportunities and consortium efforts on cross-border research.
Potential effects of geopolitical changes and policies on international research collaborations.