The total number of scientific publications in Optometry in Mexico has shown considerable fluctuations over the years. Starting from 0.25 units in 2013, it increased to 0.29 units in 2015 (+6.67%), followed by a substantial rise in 2016 with 0.5 units (+75%). However, 2017 saw a major decline to 0.067 units (-86.67%). The subsequent years showed a mix of sharp increases and decreases, peaking at 3.28 units in 2021 (+202.64%), then dropping to 0.68 units in 2022 (-79.23%). In 2023, the number stood at 0.77 units (+12.9%). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stabilized at 11.92%. Future forecasts suggest steady growth with a CAGR of 4.85% from 2024 to 2028, reaching 1.04 units by 2028.

Future Trends to Watch For:

Continued investment in academic and research infrastructure could lead to sustained growth in scientific publications.
Emerging technologies and innovations in optometry may drive new research opportunities.
Collaborations between Mexican institutions and international bodies could enhance publication outputs.