Log on to the National Eyecare site

The purchasing group's managing director Michael Daunt explained that the longer term objective was to develop the site as a platform to support members. 'The increasing public awareness of the internet opens up many interesting opportunities for the independent optical practice, not least of all are those developing through e-commerce.' There are direct links to the web sites of the group's suppliers and members can register online. The group's software company Optinet also has a site: www.optinetuk.com.