An ophthalmic illumination system comprising a multimode fiber optic having an end a first laser source, and the system configured to project light into the end at a plurality of different angles. An ophthalmic illumination system comprising a multimode fiber optic having an end, a first light source adapted to produce light of a first color, a second light source adapted to produce light of a second color, and a beam combiner configured and arranged to receive and combine the light from the first light source and the light from the second light source to form a combination of light. The beam combiner is configured and arranged to project the combination of light into the end. The system is adapted to vary at least one of the amount of the light of the first color and the amount of the light of the second color projected into the end, such that the combination of light has a selectable color.
