Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net income attributable to Corning Incorporated	$ 2,472	$ 1,961	$ 1,636
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other	(1,073)	(682)	(179)
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments	(1)	2	13
Unamortized (losses) gains and prior service costs for postretirement benefit plans	(281)	392	(1)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on designated hedges	4	(24)	47
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (Note 17)	(1,351)	(312)	(120)
Comprehensive income attributable to Corning Incorporated	$ 1,121	$ 1,649	$ 1,516