A remotely-controlled apparatus for ophthalmic surgery, comprising at least one robotic arm in which a surgical instrument is telescopically housed, is described. The arm is provided with a foot leaning on the patient's eye and with suction means keeping, if needed, the foot adherent to the patient's eye, for example as the surgical instrument is inserted in the anterior chamber of the eye. Also the insertion of the surgical instruments, in addition to the relative subsequent movements, is remotely controlled. The apparatus helps the surgeon in the movements, so that to minimize the risks of human error.
