Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2022
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies Asset Retirement Obligation The Company recorded certain Asset Retirement Obligations (“ARO”), in connection with the Company’s obligation to return its Japan facility to its “original condition”, as defined in the lease agreement. The Company has recorded approximately $220,000 and $198,000, representing the fair value of the ARO liability obligation in noncurrent liabilities at December 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. This lease expires in 2023. Open Purchase Orders As of December 30, 2022, there were open purchase orders of $17,623,000. Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies (Continued) Severance Payable As of December 30, 2022, there was severance payable of $410,000 recognized in other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, which included $300,000 in one-time employee benefits to be paid to certain employees in STAAR Japan who work primarily in IOL sales. The Company is expected to incur through the end of 2023, one-time employee benefits of approximately $1,500,000 related to this. These one-time employee benefits are recognized in general and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Indemnification Agreements The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and officers that may require the Company: (a) to indemnify them against liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers, except as prohibited by applicable law; (b) to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified; and (c) to make a good faith determination whether or not it is practicable for the Company to obtain directors’ and officers’ insurance. The Company currently has directors’ and officers’ liability insurance through a third-party carrier. Also, in connection with the sale of products and entering into business relationships in the ordinary course of business, the Company may make representations affirming, among other things, that its products do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others and agrees to indemnify customers against third-party claims for such infringement as well as its negligence. The Company has not been required to make material payments under such provisions. Tax Filings The Company’s tax filings are subject to audit by taxing authorities in jurisdictions where it conducts business. These audits may result in assessments of additional taxes that are subsequently resolved with the authorities or potentially through the courts. Management believes the Company has adequately provided for taxes; however, final assessments, if any, could be significantly different than the amounts recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Employment Agreements The Company’s Chief Executive Officer entered into an employment agreement with the Company, effective January 1, 2023. He and certain officers have as provisions of their agreements certain rights, including continuance of cash compensation and benefits, upon a “change in control,” which may include an acquisition of substantially all its assets, or termination “without cause or for good reason” as defined in the employment agreements. Litigation and Claims From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings and other matters arising in the normal course of business. These legal proceedings and other matters may relate to, among other things, contractual rights and obligations, employment matters, or claims of product liability. STAAR maintains insurance coverage for various matters, including product liability and certain securities claims. While the Company does not believe that any of the claims known is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations, new claims or unexpected results of existing claims could lead to significant financial harm.

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 30, 2022

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies

Asset Retirement Obligation

The Company recorded certain Asset Retirement Obligations (“ARO”), in connection with the Company’s obligation to return its Japan facility to its “original condition”, as defined in the lease agreement. The Company has recorded approximately $220,000 and $198,000, representing the fair value of the ARO liability obligation in noncurrent liabilities at December 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. This lease expires in 2023.

Open Purchase Orders

As of December 30, 2022, there were open purchase orders of $17,623,000.

Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

Severance Payable

As of December 30, 2022, there was severance payable of $410,000 recognized in other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, which included $300,000 in one-time employee benefits to be paid to certain employees in STAAR Japan who work primarily in IOL sales. The Company is expected to incur through the end of 2023, one-time employee benefits of approximately $1,500,000 related to this. These one-time employee benefits are recognized in general and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Indemnification Agreements

The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and officers that may require the Company: (a) to indemnify them against liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers, except as prohibited by applicable law; (b) to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified; and (c) to make a good faith determination whether or not it is practicable for the Company to obtain directors’ and officers’ insurance. The Company currently has directors’ and officers’ liability insurance through a third-party carrier. Also, in connection with the sale of products and entering into business relationships in the ordinary course of business, the Company may make representations affirming, among other things, that its products do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others and agrees to indemnify customers against third-party claims for such infringement as well as its negligence. The Company has not been required to make material payments under such provisions.

Tax Filings

The Company’s tax filings are subject to audit by taxing authorities in jurisdictions where it conducts business. These audits may result in assessments of additional taxes that are subsequently resolved with the authorities or potentially through the courts. Management believes the Company has adequately provided for taxes; however, final assessments, if any, could be significantly different than the amounts recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

Employment Agreements

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer entered into an employment agreement with the Company, effective January 1, 2023. He and certain officers have as provisions of their agreements certain rights, including continuance of cash compensation and benefits, upon a “change in control,” which may include an acquisition of substantially all its assets, or termination “without cause or for good reason” as defined in the employment agreements.

Litigation and Claims

From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings and other matters arising in the normal course of business. These legal proceedings and other matters may relate to, among other things, contractual rights and obligations, employment matters, or claims of product liability. STAAR maintains insurance coverage for various matters, including product liability and certain securities claims. While the Company does not believe that any of the claims known is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations, new claims or unexpected results of existing claims could lead to significant financial harm.