Collaboration Agreements (EYLEA) (Details) - Collaboration Agreement with Bayer	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Minimum [Member]
Collaboration Agreement [Line Items]
Revenue based on percentage of annual sales in Japan	33.50%
Maximum [Member]
Collaboration Agreement [Line Items]
Revenue based on percentage of annual sales in Japan	40.00%

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