Methods and apparatuses for an ophthalmic imaging system are provided. An ophthalmic illumination system with a micro-display projector based head-up display is provided. In accordance with an embodiment, a first optical element is configured to direct light from a light source upon an eye to be examined. A micro-display projector is configured to generate a micro-display image including information associated with the eye to be examined. A third optical element is configured to receive reflected light from the eye resulting from the light directed upon the eye, receive the micro-display image, and transmit at least a portion of the reflected light and at least a portion of light from the micro-display image.
