Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income attributable to Corning Incorporated	$ 1,339	$ 2,472	$ 1,961
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other	(590)	(1,073)	(682)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments	1	(1)	2
Unamortized gains (losses) and prior service (costs) credits for postretirement benefit plans	121	(281)	392
Net unrealized (losses) gains on designated hedges	(36)	4	(24)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (Note 17)	(504)	(1,351)	(312)
Comprehensive income attributable to Corning Incorporated	$ 835	$ 1,121	$ 1,649