10-K Exhibit 23.1

We have issued our report dated March 6, 2014, with respect to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report of Alimera Sciences, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of Alimera Sciences, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-166822, effective May 14, 2010, and File No. 333-173095, effective March 25, 2011, and File No. 333-180567, effective April 4, 2012, and File No. 333-187600, effective March 28, 2013) and Form S-3 (File No. 333-184996, effective April 4, 2013).