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What this is. We compare what a listing claims against what public records show — label arithmetic, barcode registries, NIH’s label catalog, FDA enforcement data, certification registries, and published research. Every statement below traces to one of those.
What the states mean. Confirmed = an outside source agrees. Contradicted = an outside source disagrees. Caution = something needs explaining. No data = we looked and found nothing — a gap, not a strike.
What it is not. A clean record is not an endorsement and never proof a product works. A thin record is not an accusation. We publish evidence and gaps; the conclusion is yours. Nothing here is medical advice.
Something wrong? Every figure is meant to be checkable — sources are named and linked. Send a correction and we’ll fix the record.
The listing-image panel publishes an amount for each of its 11 listed rows. That supports ingredient-by-ingredient review; it does not verify the contents.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 | — | |
| Total Fat | 3 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) | 122.6 mg | — | |
| Fish Oil (natural triglyceride form) | 1600 mg | — | |
| Flaxseed Oil (organic) | 1000 mg | — | |
| EPA | 450 mg | — | |
| DHA | 300 mg | — | |
| ALA | 450 mg | — | |
| Total Omega-3 Content | 1200 mg | — | |
| Mixed Tocopherols | 20 mg | — |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a listed “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; the open question is whether those listed amounts are independently verified and how they compare with relevant research.
vision:google/gemini-flash-1.5 Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
The panel lists 750 mg EPA + DHA per serving (3 Soft Gels). One randomized dose-response trial used 300–1,800 mg/day; omega-3 studies vary widely. This is research context, not a recommendation or safety verdict.
label claims 450 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (one randomized dose-response trial used 300–1,800 mg/day of EPA + DHA; omega-3 study doses vary widely). Sources: NIH ODS — Omega-3 Fatty Acids fact sheet, PubMed dose-response trial.
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
USPTO lists Advanced Vision Research, Inc. (CORPORATION) in MASSACHUSETTS, USA; DELAWARE, USA for the exact brand wordmark. This identifies the USPTO mark owner or applicant; it does not by itself prove who manufactures or sells this product.
Written reviews rose from 1,091 to 1,096 between February 28 and July 9, 2026. The largest rise inside any single 30-day window was about 2, so the count moved in steps rather than in one burst.
Documented concerns
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
No contradictions or product-specific cautions were found at this check depth.
Unresolved public record
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
We read the full Supplement Facts panel from the listing-image panel (below), but the label doesn’t state a serving weight, so the arithmetic can’t run. A gap in the label’s information, not evidence of a problem.
Published sources describe how omega-3 have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH ODS — Omega-3 Fatty Acids fact sheet, PubMed dose-response trial.
This means only that no enforcement record matched the brand name — it does not mean the product was tested, reviewed, or cleared by FDA. New and untested products also have no recall records.
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 1,089 on 2026-02-14 to 1,096 on 2026-07-09 (net +7). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
What to ask and check
Ask the brand or seller
What is the product’s UPC or GTIN?
The barcode is how a product gets matched to outside records — certification registries, label databases, recall data. Without it, almost nothing can be cross-checked.
Is this label filed with NIH’s Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)?
Filing is voluntary, so absence proves nothing — but a filed label puts the full ingredient table on public record where anyone can read it.
Most brands and sellers publish a contact route. A clear answer adds evidence to the record; no answer leaves the question open.
Check for yourself — no one’s permission needed
Compare the panel on the bottle in your hand to the one shown in this record.
Ours was read from listing photos and can contain reading errors. The physical label is the source of truth — if they disagree, tell us and we’ll correct the record.
Check the lot number and expiry on the bottle against any COA you’re given.
A certificate that doesn’t name your lot doesn’t describe what you’re holding.
These are the open questions on this specific record — not a warning about the product, and not a suggestion to buy or avoid it. Getting them answered is how you decide for yourself.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Benefit claim “…mega 3 Supplement, 1200mg, 90 ct (Pack of 1) Supports healthy tear production, greater eye lubrica…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Ingredient evidence exists; on dose: label claims 450 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (one randomized dose-response trial used 300–1,800 mg/day of EPA + DHA; omega-3 study doses vary widely). |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Oil (natural triglyceride form) | shaded = doses used in studies (300 mg–1.8 g) · bar = this label | 1.6 g — within the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Verifiability profile — 2 of 6 public signals
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| LookCloser record ID | lc-eba32e51 (internal — no barcode published, which limits cross-checking) |
| Brand | TheraTears |
| Source listing identifier | B000ES6X7W |
| USPTO brand owner | Advanced Vision Research, Inc. · CORPORATION · MASSACHUSETTS, USA; DELAWARE, USA |
| Owner filed address | 2929 Plymouth Road, Suite 275, Ann Arbor, MICHIGAN 48105, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 3 Soft Gels |
| Servings per container | 30 |
| Pack statement | 90 SOFT GELS |
| Badges printed on pack | RECOMMENDED DOCTOR CREATED BRAND, RECOMMENDED DOCTOR CREATED |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Fat | 3 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) | 122.6 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Fish Oil (natural triglyceride form) | 1600 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Flaxseed Oil (organic) | 1000 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| EPA | 450 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| DHA | 300 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| ALA | 450 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Omega-3 Content | 1200 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Mixed Tocopherols | 20 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“Promotes Healthy Tears and Eye Comfort” · “Nourishes eyes to promote healthy tears*” · “Also includes organic flaxseed oil and vitamin E” · “GLUTEN FREE.”
Read by a vision model from 7 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Where it sells
We found a brand storefront, but we could not match any price on it to this exact product when we checked.
Official brand domain: www.theratears.com. This storefront does not expose a complete public catalog count.
Reference links for identification only — LookCloser has no affiliate relationships and earns nothing from any link on this page.
Ingredient science — NIH references
Vitamin E — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (12,326) · UL 1000 mg (supplemental alpha-tocopherol, adults)
Omega-3 — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (14,320) · FDA: <5 g/day EPA+DHA from supplements
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the listed amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
omega-3 (EPA + DHA) — NIH ODS — Omega-3 Fatty Acids fact sheet · PubMed dose-response trial · ClinicalTrials.gov — 684 registered studies
✓ Dosage: label claims 450 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (one randomized dose-response trial used 300–1,800 mg/day of EPA + DHA; omega-3 study doses vary widely).
ℹ Use pattern in research: research measures EPA and DHA together, not the weight of the fish-oil concentrate; the panel must expose those rows separately.
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
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