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Yes..... in severe cases of conjunctivitis (also known as eye flu and pink eye) doctors use eye drops containing dexamethasone (an anti-inflammatory steroid) to reduce the swelling & congestion. However, this medicine should be used only under the direction of a physician and with close monitoring.

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