 Spatial resolution declines with eccentricity and differs for polar angle locations around the visual field. To compensate for poor peripheral resolution, we make rapid eye movements to bring peripheral objects into high acuity foveal vision. We measured acuity thresholds in an orientation discrimination task during fixation and saccade preparation. The results revealed that pre-psychadic attention sharpens acuity. This acuity enhancement is similar across the four cardinal locations. This article was authored by Unicorque, Nina M. Hanning and Marisa Carasco.