A compactor .for compacting an intraocular lens comprises a housing (102) and a pair of compacting members (130,132), wherein the housing (102) and outer edges of the compacting members have a tapered configuration such that the compacting members (130,132), with the lens (200) situated therebetween, converge on the lens to compact said intraocular lens as the compacting members move forward relative to the housing (102).