| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 22, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 22, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-34079 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Opus Genetics, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001228627 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 11-3516358 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8 Davis Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 220 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Durham |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 27709 |
| City Area Code | 248 |
| Local Phone Number | 957-9024 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | IRD |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
