[kjeksfjes]

Exactly what I was thinking too. I'm a designer, and I'm used to receiving feedback and instructions. "The left eye socket" would to me refer to what I currently see in front of me, while "its left eye socket" instantly shift the perspective from me to the subject.

[bear141]

I find this interesting. I've always described things from the users point of view. Like the left side of a car, regardless of who is looking at it from what direction, is the driver side. To me, this would include a body.

[Jolter]

Spend some time at sea, learn why a ship has no right or left side.