Document and Entity Information
Mar. 10, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Mar. 10, 2022
Entity Registrant Name IRIDEX CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key 0001006045
Entity File Number 000-27598
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 77-0210467
Entity Address, Address Line One 1212 Terra Bella Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town Mountain View
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94043
City Area Code 650
Local Phone Number 940-4700
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol IRIX
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false