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Document and Entity Information
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name Lightwave Logic, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0001325964
Document Type S-1
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015
Amendment Flag true
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015
Amendment Description Updated Financial Statements