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Senior health care experts tell us that as we age, the amount of tears in the eye decreases, causing itching, burning, or a sensation of having something foreign in our eyes. Dryness can be added to by medication we take or allergies we have. There is relief (under normal circumstances): Artificial Tears®, or similar over-the-counter eye drops. Keep a bottle by your bed and in your purse (or pocket :o).