| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 28, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001534133 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 28, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Graybug Vision, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39538 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-2120079 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 274 Redwood Shores |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | P.O. Box 144 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Redwood City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94065 |
| City Area Code | (650) |
| Local Phone Number | 487-2805 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | GRAY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
