The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word OPHTHALMOLOGIST
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The straight part
We know that "He’s getting a sight better" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he’s getting a sight better = ophthalmologist.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OPHTHALMOLOGIST mean?
OPHTHALMOLOGIST noun- A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.