Idiopathic Optic Neuritis is an inflammatory optic neuropathy of the optic nerve in conjunction to demyelination 
processes. The following article describes you with modern diagnostic methods such Brain MRI, Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), computerized perimetry (octopus) to rule out the presence of demyelinating etiology in patients with idiopathic optic neuritis.
The objectives of the article below was to asses the incidence of idiopathic optic neuropathy along with the key diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for that disease and also to evaluate the success rate recorded. The MRI methods can also be used to diagnosis Multiple Sclerosis (MS) since MS is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating process of the central nervous system.
You will see about how the study work with sample of optic neuritis patients and methods used to asses visuil acuity such as Snellen’s Charts, funduscopy, tonometry, color vision assesment with pseudoisochromatic charts, and pupillary reaction. In addition, computerized perimetry, VEP, Brain MRI, laboratory tests, neurological and internists examinations were also be performed.
See the conclusion of MRI as Key Diagnostic Methods in Idiopathic Optic Neuropathy to determine the actual state, most appropriate therapy and future risk of Multiple Sclerosis development in this Ophtalmology Journal, 4 pages 490 Kb of pdf document (source: acta-clinica.kbsm.hr)
