diff --git a/code/modules/organs/organ_icon.dm b/code/modules/organs/organ_icon.dm
index 7036e7e725f..7a5c561f6f2 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/organ_icon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/organ_icon.dm
@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@ var/global/list/limb_icon_cache = list()
 
 	..()
 	overlays.Cut()
+	if(!owner || !owner.species)
+		return
 	if(owner.species.has_organ["eyes"])
 		var/obj/item/organ/eyes/eyes = owner.internal_organs_by_name["eyes"]
 		if(owner.species.eyes)