In 2023, the total number of scientific publications in Optometry in Singapore stood at 2.62 units. Over the last two years, there has been a positive year-on-year variation of 5.63% and a remarkable increase of 339.38% from 2021 to 2022. However, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was modest at 3.96%. Historically, the publication volume has shown significant volatility with years of sharp declines followed by notable recoveries. Despite these fluctuations, the forecast for the next five years depicts a stable but slow growth with an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.38% and an overall increase of 1.89% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increased collaboration between academic institutions and optometry professionals.
- Impact of digital transformation on research and publication efficiency.
- Funding and policy changes that could enhance research output.
