Poker glasses are sunglasses used by players to protect their eyes during a poker match. They have dark tinted lenses and blind out some of the surrounding distractions such as fast-moving slot machines and television monitors. They can also be used as a way to conceal a player’s eye from his opponent during a poker hand.
Many poker players wear sunglasses as a fashion accessory, but they also use them to keep their opponents from detecting their tells. They are very useful for those that bluff. Sunglasses can make your opponent feel uneasy around you, which makes it more difficult for them to read your bluffs. This does not mean that sunglasses will always work. Your opponents can still read you in a variety of ways.
A second advantage of poker sunglasses is their ability to hide your facial expressions or body language while playing. This can help to prevent you from giving away a telling, and can also give you an image of confidence at the table. If you’re a confident player by nature, you might find that the benefits do not outweigh any risks.
Some players think that sunglasses can also help their opponents not to be able to read their emotions when playing a game. They can help hide a nervous grin or fidgeting. This may not be an issue for most players but it is important for those who are in a tournament or trying to keep their cool.