Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Jun. 06, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc.    
Document Type 10-K    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   32,479,015  
Entity Public Float     $ 34,221,000
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Central Index Key 0001367083    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2012    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY