Do eye optometrists usually charge you for phone advice?

Probably not: Most optometrists and doctors in general do not charge for telephone advice, although there has been an increasing trend to attempt to do this. Similarly, online consultations are sometimes fee based. If this is the case, you should be told up front exactly what the charges would be and under what circumstances they would be charged.

No: Unless you have a healthcare contract with the provider or have an agreement with them separately, this is just not done.