tearingfree
Tearingfree is a term used in consumer labeling to denote products designed to minimize eye irritation and reflex tearing during use. It is not a medical diagnosis or official therapy category. The term is typically used in branding for personal care and ophthalmic products and is not standardized across jurisdictions.
In personal care, tearingfree products include baby shampoos and cleansers marketed as gentle on eyes, often
Regulatory status: Claims such as tearingfree are marketing labels and may be subject to consumer protection
Etymology and usage: The term blends "tear" with "free" to suggest minimal tear production or tearing response.
See also: tear-free, tear film, ocular irritation, artificial tears.