TAMPA, Fla.--The Amacore Group, which owns and operates the Eye Care International discount vision network, has begun a joint marketing partnership with Careington International, which offers discount dental care and health care programs.

Under their agreement, Amacore and Careington will be able to offer their services and discounted vision and dental plans to select current clients as well as new customers.

The two companies plan a marketing and communications campaign to promote the services provided by each. Careington will also provide Amacore with back-office and administrative support through its headquarters near Dallas.