CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Net loss	$ (38,321)	$ (14,057)	$ (14,227)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	155	42	2
Unrealized loss on short-term investments, net of tax	(148)
Other comprehensive income	7	42	2
Total comprehensive loss	(38,314)	(14,015)	(14,225)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1,080)	(1,931)	(1,588)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Glaukos Corporation	$ (37,234)	$ (12,084)	$ (12,637)