Prue Leith in the frame at London optical show

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Chef, restaurateur and TV presenter Dame Prue Leith has been announced as a celebrity guest at next month’s 100% Optical show at ExCeL London.

Having launched Specs by Prue with independent eyewear supplier MAC Eyewear in July 2022, Dame Prue will be visiting 100% Optical on Sunday 26th February, alongside her stylist/producer Jane Galpin.

Prue commented: “I am very excited to be working with MAC Eyewear and look forward to thanking many of our existing and meeting new independent opticians from across the UK and Europe at 100% Optical. I really believe in our collection of beautiful colourful eyewear – it is a morale booster and I want to make it accessible to everyone.”

More than 10,000 optical professionals from around the globe will gather for the three-day celebration of optics for key show features which include:

Main Stage – world class CPD programme curated by the AOP across three days
Future Practice Hub – four rooms dedicated to diagnostics, dispensing and clinical skills
Dispensing Workshop – a space for visitors to experience making and fitting frames first-hand
100% The Studio Sponsored by Nikon – with a bigger focus on independent eyewear planned for the 2023 show, 100% Optical will curate a collection of the most inspirational brands from across the globe.
Optical academy – sponsored by SpaMedica, provides CPD accredited education targeted at the wider practice, from Optical Assistants to Practice Managers
Live Catwalk shows – showcasing the latest trends provided by exhibitors and their amazing brands three times a day

Visitors can still register to attend 100% Optical for free at 100% Registration 2023.

For further updates and announcements in the build up to the 2023 show, follow us on social media @100optical #100optical