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Dr Maithri Arunkumar

@maithriarunkumar

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Mother|Doctor|Writer
Pediatric, Squint & Neuro-ophthalmology
Eye health on grid
Life in stories
📝 Musings at @maithrimusings
hashtag #ayeeyebymai

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Brought two babies into the world this year. To hold and get both of them in one frame feels surreal!

Putti Gets Glasses is beyond just a story of a girl who gets to wear glasses. It fosters body positivity, brings forth confidence in children, allows deeper connection between a parent and their child, strengthens friendship among peers and creates a safe space for children who wear glasses to feel accepted and included.

Putti is as close to my heart as can be, literally a part of my own childhood.
And I sincerely hope she can be a part of your life too 💜

I cannot thank @soundaryagottapu enough for being so patient with me and bringing out Putti and her world through the most beautiful illustrations.

Deeply thankful to @prasada.asodu and @harivubooks for making this tiny dream of mine come alive!

Have you placed an order for your copy yet?
The book is available at Harivu bookstore on DVG road, Bengaluru as well as online on Harivubooks.com and Amazon.
* Links in bio *

#bookbaby
#childrensbookstagram
#picturebook
#glassesaregood
#kidsbooks
#childrensauthor
#kidlit
#kidlitillustration by @maithriarunkumar

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My Top 5 Tips for Healthy Eyes

🤓 Wear your glasses regularly if you're supposed to - no second thoughts on that.

🌄 Sunlight and Green is good - go out and look at natural greenery more. It will reduce your eye strain and fatigue. Sunlight also prevents minus number from increasing.

👀 Your eyes are the windows to, no, not your soul but to your brain and heart and kidney. Yes, we diagnose systemic and neurological diseases by looking at some aspects in your eyes and we can prevent them too, including conditions such as strokes! - so get those two windows examined every year.

💻 Screentime is fine, as long as you limit it and maintain good screen hygiene. 20-20-20 rule is the way to go.

🥛Water is as important for your eyes as it is for the rest of your body. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

✨ Comment "screentime" and receive my ultimate screen hygiene guidelines personalised for kids and adults directly in your inbox!

Which of these tips do you already follow?
Let me know in the comments below ⬇️

Until next time,
Love and light!

#ayeeyebymai
#fypシ
#eyehealthtips ゚

Eye health, tips, computer vision syndrome by @maithriarunkumar

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6 months ago

"Putti Gets Glasses" is not just a story. It's the first step towards the healing of my inner child.

If I met the 12 year old me, the only thing I would do is hug her and tell her that she is loved - glasses or without.

P.S. the links to buy the book are in my bio

#frommyhearttoyours
#innerchildhealing
#stopbullying
#glassesaregoodbullyingisnot
#puttigetsglasses
#mybookmystory
#doctormomauthors by @maithriarunkumar

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a year ago

Let's talk! Put in your views 👇

#socialmediaregulations
#promotionvsinformation
#ayeeyebymai
#doctorsofinstagram
#nmcregulations by @maithriarunkumar

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New guidelines, yay or nay?

In this AI driven world where an entire face can be reconstructed by just a picture of the eyes, is putting up pictures of before-after procedures justified?

But then again, in this competitive social media dependent world, if people can't see the results we can provide, will they come to us for treatment?

Is it unethical to promote ourselves? If yes, how do we regulate what we can showcase without causing "digital" harm?

Let's discuss!

** This is from an ophthalmologists point of view, other POVs are welcome

#nmcguidelines
#socialmediaprotocol
#doctorsofindia
#pediatricophthalmologist
#squintsurgeon by @maithriarunkumar

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10 days ago

Unapologetically 37, unapologetically ME.

My journey of the thirties has been a roller coaster ride for sure. The one thing I've learnt so far is to simply be ME. And I must say, being ME is the best thing I've ever experienced. by @maithriarunkumar

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19 days ago

Squint? ಮೆಲ್ಲಗಣ್ಣು? तिरछापन? Get it corrected!

#ayeeyebymai
#squintisnotlucky
#squintsurgery
#ophthalmology
#eyedoctorbangalore by @maithriarunkumar

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The weekend that was, and how!

I lovvvved being part of the #govtofkarnataka organised #freedomhabba and what better way to do it than interact with children at the BOB stall at the #makkalamela !

@sahana____shetty , @bondoverbindings , you guys are awesome! I truly thank my sleeplessness for allowing me to check my DMs that night 😂

And how amazing to have been with stellar storytellers and authors!
@taletrails17
@bachpankepitarese , @booklovingmum_anupama we should do things like this together again!

#onceinalifetimeexperience
#freedomhabba taken in Vidhana Soudha, Bangaluru by @maithriarunkumar

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Kinda late but getting on the trend wagon!

Doctor by day, Author by night, Mom by...well...always!

#kindachic
#trendingpost
#trendwagon by @maithriarunkumar

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🇮🇳 FREEDOM HABBA | ಫ್ರೀಡಂ ಹಬ್ಬ 🇮🇳

A DAY OUT AT VIDHANA SOUDHA
Celebrate Independence Day with a day filled with fun, creativity and memorable experiences! 🎉

Bond Over Bindings will have storyteller sessions and Bookfair ! Here is the line up 4 pm onwards !

📅 15 August 2026
🕛 12 Noon onwards
📍 Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru
👗 Dress Ethnic!
🪪 Please carry a valid Government-issued ID card.

Those with valid QR code can enter Makkala Mela

Come celebrate the spirit of freedom with your family and friends! 🇮🇳 taken in Vidhana Soudha, Bangaluru by @maithriarunkumar

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Come, meet Putti and let's talk about glasses, teasing and how to stand up for ourselves and others! Isn't that what freedom is all about anyway?

So excited to team up with the wonderful people at @bondoverbindings for this!

Date: 15th August, 2026
Venue: BOB stall, Makkala Mela, Vidhana Soudha
Time: 4:45-5:15pm

**Please note that registration through the website is mandatory (link in my stories). Registration is limited and available in different slots through the day. If you get lucky, let me know and I'll see you there! by @maithriarunkumar

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🇮🇳 FREEDOM HABBA | ಫ್ರೀಡಂ ಹಬ್ಬ 🇮🇳
A DAY OUT AT VIDHANA SOUDHA
Celebrate Independence Day with a day filled with fun, creativity and memorable experiences! 🎉

🎮 10+ Fun & Games Zones
🎭 4 Hours of Non-Stop Games & Entertainment
🏛️ Special Tour of Vidhana Soudha
📖 Live Games & Storytelling
🎨 Arts & Crafts
✉️ Letters to 2047
✨ And many more fun-filled activities!
ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಬನ್ನಿ! | Everyone is Welcome!
📅 15 August 2026
🕛 12 Noon onwards
📍 Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru
🎟️ Free Entry | Pre-Registration Mandatory

🔗 Register here:
https://dashboard.showuplab.com/freedom-habba/event
👗 Dress Ethnic!
🪪 Please carry a valid Government-issued ID card.
Come celebrate the spirit of freedom with your family and friends! 🇮🇳 taken in Vidhana Soudha, Bangaluru by @maithriarunkumar

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