I had a stye once and my mom rubbed gold on it… and i remember it going away… was it a fluke or does it really work?
It worked for me…but then heat, as in a warm wash rag, will bring it to a head too.
You can get some goo at the pharmacy over the counter too.
I think that we’re in the realm of medical superstition, here. In other words, your results might be just as good if you put garlic in your shoes, or if you walk in clockwise circles. 
Funny you should ask because I happen to have one in my right eye at the moment. Health Central: Stye
Okay, sailor, walk in clockwise circles, and let us know how it works out.
Oh that’s just simply rediculous! How is walking in clockwise circles going to help his eye??
…he needs to roll his eyes in clockwise circles… 
Not to mention, he’ll totally F up his peripheral vision in the direction he’s walking…
make sure to do this in an open field…