| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2411402 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses (Detail) (http://www.alimerasciences.com/role/AccruedExpensesDetail) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001267602 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Summary of accrued expenses | ||
Accrued clinical investigator expenses | ||
Accrued other compensation expenses | ||
Accrued rebate, chargeback and other revenue reserves | ||
Accrued End of Term Payment (Note 9) | ||
Other accrued expenses | ||
Total accrued expenses | 3,758,000 | 3,911,000 |