| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2409403 - Disclosure - Intangible Assets - Future Amortization Expense (Details) (http://www.alimerasciences.com/role/IntangibleAssetsFutureAmortizationExpenseDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001267602 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] |
|---|---|
2016-12-31 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | |
2017 | |
2018 | |
2019 | |
2020 | |
2021 | |
Thereafter | |
Total | 20,604,000 |