By the ninth empire, Muslim nations had discovered Indonesia and the archipelago's trade empire expanded along Islamic trade routes. Thus, by the 14th century, Indonesia had become a thriving trade economy. The Portuguese first reached Indonesia in the early 16th century.
Most styes will drain and resolve on their own without the need for medical treatment. Application of a warm compress or warm washcloth to the affected area for 10-15 minutes, four to six times a day, can be an effective home remedy and speed drainage of the sty, also sometimes spelled stye. This will aid in the relief of symptoms.
Styes And Chalazions. A sty, also called hordeolum, is a small abscess of the oil gland associated with an eyelash hair follicle. It typically contains Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the cause of staph infections. When a sty develops, a small area of the upper or lower eyelid or the corner of the eye becomes red, tender and swollen.