An integrated ophthalmic illumination system comprising: (1) a circumferential ring, having a tangential cross-section, (2) at least one light source comprised of a light beam of multiple wavelengths, (3) a mediating mixing element, the mediating mixing element placed in proximity to the at least one light source to receive and to transform the light beam into a mixed beam, (4) a plurality of light guiding elements, the plurality of light guiding elements placed in close proximity to the output of the mediating mixing element to receive and to convey the mixed beam to the circumferential ring, and (5) a controller connected to the at least one light source for controlling light intensity, light distribution, and restricted light of predetermined wavelengths.
