Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net income attributable to Corning Incorporated	$ 3,695	$ 1,339	$ 2,472
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other	(104)	(590)	(1,073)
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments	(3)	1	(1)
Unamortized gains (losses) and prior service credits (costs) for postretirement benefit plans	241	121	(281)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on designated hedges	1	(36)	4
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (Note 17)	135	(504)	(1,351)
Comprehensive income attributable to Corning Incorporated	$ 3,830	$ 835	$ 1,121