When to worry about a sty, according to doctors

Sties may seem common and inconsequential but there are instances where you'd best worry about them.

If a sty shows no signs of disappearing, it might be infected, Dr. Rolando Balburias said in an episode of Pinoy MD.

"Baka na-infect na, nagkaroon na ng infection. Pagka ganyan importante na makita, kasi 'pag kumalat ang impeksyon pwedeng makaapekto rin sa vision. So pagka ganyan...merong mga pinapatak tayong antibiotics para mag-resolve ang infection," he said.

In fact, it's best to have it checked by an opthalmologist to make sure that the infection does not enter the eyes.

"Para malaman din na hindi papasok ang infection sa loob ng ating mata, mas maganda kung talagang tumatagal na ng ilang araw, kumunsulta ka na sa opthalmologist para masilip din ang iyong mata," he said.

Dr. Raul Quillamore also reminded that sties should not be popped.

—JCB, GMA News