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| Network | 2314301 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) (http://www.aeriepharma.com/role/CommitmentsAndContingenciesTables) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001337553 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
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Summary of Future Minimum Lease Payments | Minimum lease payments were as follows at December 31, 2016:
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