Researchers described an “Eye-in-a-Care-Box” device (ECaBox) intended to maintain and revive freshly removed eyes through perfusion, supporting the case for future eye transplant viability. The approach delivers oxygen-rich fluid through the artery that normally supplies the eye with blood, while imaging access allows researchers to monitor tissue status during perfusion. In pig-eye experiments, eyes maintained in the ECaBox showed significantly better viability after 24 hours than eyes stored without the device, with additional tests suggesting preserved ability to respond to light. The report notes that simply cooling to 4°C did not prevent rapid degeneration within a day. The work frames organ preservation as a technical gateway for complex transplant procedures, particularly the retina’s sensitivity to ischemia and time outside the body.