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.
A sty (sometimes spelled stye) is a tender, painful red bump located at the base of an eyelash or inside the eyelid. A sty results from an acute infection of the oil glands of the eyelid that occurs after these glands have become clogged. A sty also may arise from an infected hair follicle at the base of an eyelash.