What happens if the pads are flared out more?

When the pads are flared out more, it effectively creates a larger surface area that contacts the bridge of the nose. This broader contact helps to distribute the weight of the eyewear more evenly across the nose, which can lead to a reduction in pressure on specific points. By reducing pressure on the nose, it enhances comfort for the wearer and can minimize the risk of irritation or discomfort that might occur with a narrower pad configuration.

The other options would not accurately represent the effects of flaring the pads. For instance, increasing the pad's grip may not necessarily occur, as a flared pad does not inherently improve friction but rather redistributes weight. Raising the front of the frame or decreasing the angle of pantoscopic tilt relates more to the overall frame alignment than specifically to the action of flaring the pads. Thus, the primary outcome of flaring the pads out more is the enhanced distribution of pressure across the nose, leading to improved comfort.