Cyclops is a member of a subspecies of humans known as mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. Cyclops emits powerful beams of energy from his eyes, and can only control the beams with the aid of special eyewear which he must wear at all times.

How does Cyclops control his visor?

Cyclops can emit powerful energy beams from his eyes and was one of the founding members of the X-Men. In order to direct his blasts though, he needs his Cyclops visor. ... When he's not wearing the visor he dons glasses with ruby-quartz lens and he can prevent the energy shooting out by just closing his eyelids.

Can Cyclops open his eyes?

The X-Person known as Cyclops is as old as the X-Men themselves, appearing in the very first issue of the comic over 50 years ago. Since then his powers have become iconic. As long as his eyes are open they are firing powerful “optic blasts” of concussive ruby-tinted light.