A method of obtaining a retro-illumination image using the beacon from an ocular wavefront path and the camera for the corneal topography path of the combined system. A digital image of the retro-illuminated view of the IOL, iris pattern and sclera is obtained. An interactive display of the retro-illuminated image is presented to the user to allow them to identify the orientation marks on the IOL. These marks identify the orientation of the IOL and an overlay line can be used to display this orientation. In addition, a 360 degree overlay can be used to enhance the display of this orientation line.
